City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Chillicothe, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Chillicothe - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

21,958
Residents
$49,193
Median income
$145,900
Median home
$1,057
Median rent (state)

Chillicothe - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Chillicothe places in the 18th percentile for household income and the 4th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

18th
percentile, household income
26th
percentile, home value
25th
percentile, median rent
4th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Chillicothe, OH

Chillicothe is a small city in Ohio, home to 21,958 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Chillicothe brings in $49,193 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 13.3%. Chillicothe's housing stock carries a median value of $145,900, and the median resident age is 41.7 years. About 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 18 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 100% from five years earlier. Chillicothe's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 4847.2 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Ohio at 92.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,057 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $228 across Ohio, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 62.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

21,958 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$49,193 /yr

Poverty 13.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Chillicothe compare to other US cities?

Here's how Chillicothe stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 18% higher than other cities
Home value 26% pricier than other cities
Median rent 25% pricier than other cities
Safety 4% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Ohio, Chillicothe ranks #273 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Chillicothe's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Ohio, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

18thIncome percentile
4thSafety percentile

18th percentile nationally for median household income · 4th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Chillicothe's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Chillicothe's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 32 Avg. percentile National median
Chillicothe's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Chillicothe's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$145,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 74% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Chillicothe $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Chillicothe, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Chillicothe, OH median $49,193/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Chillicothe, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Chillicothe, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
21,958
Median Income
$49,193
Median Home Value
$145,900
Median Age
41.7
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Labor force participation
51.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
4847.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
206.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
4641.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
18
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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21,700 residents21,800 residents21,900 residents22,000 residents22,100 residents 202020212022202320242025 22,041 residents 21,815 residents ▼ -1.0%
Chillicothe's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
18
housing units authorized
Single-Family
16
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 9
2020 10
2021 11
2022 16
2023 19
2024 18

Permit volume increased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.4%
Carpool
8.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
4.1%
Work from Home
5.1%

Based on 8,909 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Chillicothe sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,057/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
62.9 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Oxford
22,069 people
South Euclid
21,606 people
Alliance
21,574 people
Rocky River
21,490 people
Lebanon
21,216 people
Hudson
23,007 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Chillicothe's 21,958 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lorton, VA
21,961 people
Ozark, MO
21,953 people
Mililani Mauka, HI
21,967 people
Golden Valley, MN
21,927 people
Duarte, CA
21,921 people
Winter Gardens, CA
22,003 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Chillicothe's $49,193 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Winchester, NV
$49,190 median income
El Rancho Vela, TX
$49,200 median income
Osterdock, IA
$49,185 median income
Bay Springs, MS
$49,183 median income
Hawk Point, MO
$49,205 median income
Whitney, SC
$49,181 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Chillicothe, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Chillicothe, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.6% 8.3% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.6% White 84.6% Black or African American 8.3% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.1% Two or more races 6.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Chillicothe compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Chillicothe (this city) 21,958 $49,193
Oxford 22,069 $42,147
South Euclid 21,606 $78,782
Alliance 21,574 $54,608
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Chillicothe, OH?

What is the population of Chillicothe, OH? +

21,958 people live in Chillicothe, OH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, OH? +

The median household income in Chillicothe is $49,193 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Chillicothe? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Chillicothe; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Chillicothe, OH safe? +

Chillicothe has a total crime rate of 4847.2 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Chillicothe, OH? +

A typical home in Chillicothe is worth $145,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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