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Chillicothe, Illinois

Introduction to Chillicothe, Illinois

Chillicothe, Illinois, in Peoria county, is 16 miles N of Peoria, Illinois and 115 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Peoria-Pekin metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,996 people lived in Chillicothe.

Chillicothe History

Chillicothe is located on the Illinois River. It was named after the indigenous Chillicothe Native Americans, the original inhabitants of the area.

Chillicothe and nearby Attractions

  • Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Peoria Historical Society and Museum
  • George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
  • Glen Oak Zoo
  • Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Peoria Zoo

Things To Do In Chillicothe

The Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area, the Glen Oak Zoo and the George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden are all nearby. Local museums include the Peoria Historical Society and Museum and the Wheels o'Time Museum. The Rock Island Trail State Park, Jubilee College State Park and the John C. Proctor Recreation Center offer opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and camping.

Chillicothe Transportation

Flights are available from Greater Peoria Regional Airport.

Chillicothe Higher Education

Bradley University, Illinois Central College, Illinois State University and Heartland Community College are all nearby.

High Points

Chillicothe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Short Commute Times
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Top 17%Chillicothe Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Chillicothe, IL

Comparing Chillicothe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built35
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