Chilhowee is a small town of 267 in Missouri, with a median household income of $40,417
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chilhowee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chilhowee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chilhowee city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Chilhowee's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chilhowee costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chilhowee, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$720
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chilhowee's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.3 /100k
Property Crime
1398.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chilhowee is served primarily by CHILHOWEE R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chilhowee, MO
National Avg
School District
CHILHOWEE R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chilhowee sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Chilhowee's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chilhowee roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,700 and median rent is $720/month.
Chilhowee's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1398.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chilhowee are operated by CHILHOWEE R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chilhowee, MO has a population of 267, a median household income of $40,417, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chilhowee averages 40.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chilhowee, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64733.
The population of Chilhowee, Missouri is 267 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chilhowee: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $91,700, median household income $40,417, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chilhowee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.