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Chillicothe is a small town of 585 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,295
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chillicothe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 87.2
Chillicothe's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chillicothe costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chillicothe, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$61,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$785
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,295
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chillicothe's violent crime rate is 101.7 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.7 /100k
Property Crime
432.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chillicothe is served primarily by CHILLICOTHE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chillicothe, TX
National Avg
School District
CHILLICOTHE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
59.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chillicothe sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 97.2°F in July,
with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Chillicothe's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chillicothe roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $61,600 and median rent is $785/month.
Chillicothe's violent crime rate is 101.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chillicothe are operated by CHILLICOTHE ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chillicothe, TX has a population of 585, a median household income of $68,295, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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 54.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chillicothe, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79225.
The population of Chillicothe, Texas is 585 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chillicothe: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $61,600, median household income $68,295, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
