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Chillicothe is a small city of 22,002 in Ohio, with a median household income of $50,839
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chillicothe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chillicothe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chillicothe 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: 90.7
Chillicothe's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chillicothe costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chillicothe, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$830
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,839
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Chillicothe's violent crime rate is 206.0 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
206.0 /100k
Property Crime
4641.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chillicothe is served primarily by Chillicothe City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chillicothe, OH
National Avg
School District
Chillicothe City
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chillicothe sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Chillicothe's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chillicothe roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,500 and median rent is $830/month.
Chillicothe's violent crime rate is 206.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4641.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chillicothe are operated by Chillicothe City.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chillicothe, OH has a population of 22,002, a median household income of $50,839, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
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.
Chillicothe averages 39.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chillicothe, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45601.
The population of Chillicothe, Ohio is 22,002 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chillicothe: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $143,500, median household income $50,839, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chillicothe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
