Living in Chillicothe, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chillicothe · Census data 2020–2024
Chillicothe has 83 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $75,750 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $85,000.
Chillicothe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chillicothe at a glance
- Population
- 83
- Median age
- 52.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $75,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chillicothe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Chillicothe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chillicothe the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $867 a month in housing costs.
Chillicothe median household income
The median household income in Chillicothe is $75,750 and the income per person is $55,870. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Chillicothe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.24
Chillicothe demographics
- Population
- 83
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 3.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 37
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 21.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chillicothe ›
Education in Chillicothe
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Chillicothe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chillicothe
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Chillicothe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 83 | $75,750 | $85,000 | — |
| Kirkville | 266 | $58,750 | $93,300 | — |
| Ottumwa | 25,430 | $61,103 | $106,300 | $921 |
| Eddyville | 1,163 | $61,480 | $104,200 | $591 |
| Fremont | 924 | $78,333 | $104,900 | $798 |
| Blakesburg | 310 | $51,000 | $85,900 | $626 |
| Hedrick | 913 | $67,500 | $79,600 | $725 |
| Agency | 435 | $67,813 | $157,300 | — |
| Keomah Village | 123 | $79,688 | $200,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chillicothe, IA?
The median household income in Chillicothe is $75,750, about the same as the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chillicothe?
The median home value in Chillicothe is $85,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Chillicothe, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Chillicothe?
The median age in Chillicothe is 52.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Chillicothe?
The average commute to work in Chillicothe is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chillicothe?
The unemployment rate in Chillicothe is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chillicothe?
8.1% of adults in Chillicothe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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