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Chillicothe, MO


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Chillicothe, Missouri

Introduction to Chillicothe, Missouri

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

Chillicothe History

Chillicothe is a Shawnee word meaning "a big town". This city was incorporated in 1855 by a General Assembly Act. It was chosen as the county seat of Livingston County in 1838. The city experienced a modernized improvement during the period of 1906 to 1916.

Chillicothe and nearby Attractions

  • Grandriver Historical Society Museum
  • Simpson Park
  • Chillicothe Aquatic Center
  • Green Hill Golf Course

Things To Do In Chillicothe

Visitors to Chillicothe can avail the many recreational facilities offered by the Mills Park and Danner Park. Simpson Park is the venue for several events all throughout the year. The Grandriver Historical Society Museum is a popular tourist haunt. Chillicothe Aquatic Center is the ideal destination for a visit during the summer months. The Green Hill Golf Course offers world class facilities for golf lovers. Freedom Run and Festival, and Festival of Lights are some of the local celebrations that draw crowds from all the neighboring cities and towns.

Chillicothe Transportation

Kansas City International Airport offers air transportation to the city.

Chillicothe Higher Education

Institutes offering higher education to residents of Chillicothe include Graceland University-Lamoni, Central Missouri State University, Truman State University, and Metropolitan Community College.

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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