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Chillicothe, OH


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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.

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. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chillicothe had a median family income of $42,477.

Political Inclinations

Chillicothe residents donated more money ($9,716) 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 62% of living spaces in Chillicothe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Chillicothe compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Chillicothe, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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