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Chillicothe, IL
City in Peoria County, Illinois.
Population
5,900
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,119
ZIP codes
0
Chillicothe and its ZIP codes
Chillicothe at a glance
- Chillicothe is about 4.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,132, 21% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,900 (50% below Illinois) and median rent is $899 a month.
Local data for Chillicothe, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chillicothe, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,132
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$899/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,613), Irish Americans (830), Italian Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Peoria County. PPP loans are for Chillicothe.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,933
101,809 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,355 per person
How people get to work
Chillicothe, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chillicothe, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
760
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
302
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chillicothe, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Chillicothe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RomeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| HopewellVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring BayVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Bay View GardensVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MossvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| SparlandVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LaconCity | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| DunlapVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Germantown HillsVillage | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| LowpointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MetamoraVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| WashburnVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Peoria HeightsVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| PrincevilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| PeoriaCity | 13 mi | 48.1 |
| WashingtonCity | 15 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chillicothe, IL in?
- Chillicothe is in Peoria County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Chillicothe, IL?
- About 5,900 people live in Chillicothe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chillicothe?
- Nearby places include Rome (2.8 mi), Hopewell (5.6 mi), Spring Bay (6.3 mi), Bay View Gardens (7.2 mi), Mossville (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023