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Chillicothe, IL


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Chillicothe, Illinois

Chillicothe, Illinois, in Peoria county, is 16 miles N of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Chillicothe

In Chillicothe, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chillicothe had a median family income of $50,981.

Political Inclinations

Chillicothe residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Chillicothe Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Chillicothe are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Chillicothe, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
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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