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Chillicothe, OH


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Chillicothe, Ohio

Introduction to Chillicothe, Ohio

Chillicothe, Ohio, in Ross county, is 43 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 21,796 people lived in Chillicothe.

Chillicothe History

Chillicothe was founded by Colonel Nathaniel Massie in 1796. According to some, the area was named after an Indian tribe. However, another tradition claims that Chillicothe derived its name from an Indian term meaning "town at the leaning bank" or "principal town". Chillicothe was the capital of Ohio from 1803 to 1810 and from 1812 to 1816.

Chillicothe and nearby Attractions

  • Great Seal State Park
  • Story Mound
  • Scioto Trail State Park
  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
  • Mid-Ohio Doll and Toy Museum

Things To Do In Chillicothe

There are many parks and recreational areas in Chillicothe including the Goldie Gunlock Park, Western View Park, Strawser Park, Yoctangee Park, Pine Street Park, and Manor Park. Chillicothe's floodwall includes a paved bike path. The city is home to the Majestic Theatre which is over a 100 years old. Chillicothe organizes numerous athletic events and festivals including the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival during the month of May, and the annual Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival in September.

Chillicothe Transportation

International air transportation is available from Rickenbacker International Airport.

Chillicothe Higher Education

The local colleges are Ohio University - Chillicothe Branch, Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District, and Southeastern Business College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Chillicothe Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Chillicothe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Chillicothe, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime11

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