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Chillicothe, MO


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Chillicothe, Missouri

Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston county, is 67 miles NE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 72 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 8,968 people lived in Chillicothe.

The People and Families of Chillicothe

In Chillicothe, about 49% of adults are married. Chillicothe is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Chillicothe, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chillicothe had a median family income of $40,163.

Political Inclinations

Chillicothe residents donated more money ($5,250) 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 64% of living spaces in Chillicothe are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Chillicothe, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Chillicothe; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyChillicothe Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Chillicothe Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Chillicothe Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Chillicothe Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Chillicothe Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Chillicothe, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime55

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