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Chillicothe, MO
City in Livingston County, Missouri.
Population
8,923
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,251
ZIP codes
0
Chillicothe and its ZIP codes
Chillicothe at a glance
- Chillicothe is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 96th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $54,493, 23% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,000 (45% below Missouri) and median rent is $782 a month.
Local data for Chillicothe, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants38
- Affordable Housing1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Chillicothe, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,493
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$127,000
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,160), Irish Americans (929), Mexican Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Chillicothe.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,299
6,113 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.97M
FY 2026, $6,043 per person
How people get to work
Chillicothe, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chillicothe, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chillicothe, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Chillicothe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UticaVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| WheelingCity | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| DawnCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| MooresvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ChulaCity | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| AvalonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Lock SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| LudlowTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MeadvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HaleCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LaredoCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| JamesportCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| TinaVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SumnerTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BraymerCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chillicothe, MO in?
- Chillicothe is in Livingston County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Chillicothe, MO?
- About 8,923 people live in Chillicothe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chillicothe?
- Nearby places include Utica (5.1 mi), Wheeling (9 mi), Dawn (9.4 mi), Mooresville (9.5 mi), Chula (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023