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Chillicothe, IA
City in Wapello County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52548.
Population
83
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
367
ZIP codes
1
Chillicothe and its ZIP codes
Chillicothe at a glance
- Chillicothe is about 6.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Chillicothe, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wapello County. PPP loans are for Chillicothe.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,838
15,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,623
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,060 per person
PPP loans
$8,799
3 loans, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Chillicothe, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chillicothe, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Chillicothe
1 in or overlapping Chillicothe. Population shown
Cities near Chillicothe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KirkvilleCity | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| OttumwaCity | 7.3 mi | 16.1 |
| EddyvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| FremontCity | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BlakesburgCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| HedrickCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| AgencyCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Keomah VillageCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| University ParkCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| AlbiaCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| OskaloosaCity | 15 mi | 8.1 |
| BeaconCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinsburgCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose HillCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| FlorisCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HayesvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chillicothe, IA in?
- Chillicothe is in Wapello County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Chillicothe, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chillicothe include 52548.
- What is the population of Chillicothe, IA?
- About 83 people live in Chillicothe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chillicothe?
- Nearby places include Kirkville (4 mi), Ottumwa (7.3 mi), Eddyville (7.5 mi), Fremont (9.9 mi), Blakesburg (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023