Chillicothe, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 75 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.7%
 
Males: 40  (53.7%)
Females: 35  (46.3%)
Median resident age:

42.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52548

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,520 (it was $30,781 in 2000)
Chillicothe:

$60,520
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,302 (it was $19,075 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,370 (it was $52,800 in 2000)
Chillicothe:

$86,370
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $80,251; detached houses: $83,571; mobile homes: $38,790
March 2022 cost of living index in Chillicothe: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Chillicothe, IA (2022)
    • 5988.1%White alone
    • 57.5%Hispanic
    • 23.0%Black alone



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Chillicothe, Iowa as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chillicothe is 97 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (46.1%), Danish (15.4%), English (15.4%), German (7.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/22/1881

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 330 people per square mile   (very low).

Chillicothe, Iowa map

5 residents are foreign born (7.5% Latin America).

This city:

7.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $893 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,103 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (65.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (175.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (256.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kirkville, IA (2.0 miles ),
Eddyville, IA (2.7 miles ),
Ottumwa, IA (2.8 miles ),
Fremont, IA (3.2 miles ),
Blakesburg, IA (3.2 miles ),
Hedrick, IA (3.6 miles ),
Agency, IA (3.6 miles ),
Keomah Village, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 41.09 N, Longitude: 92.53 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Chillicothe, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chillicothe, IA in 2022

Chillicothe satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Chillicothe, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Chillicothe-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the Chillicothe city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 32.2 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chillicothe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 211% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 306.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 400.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 306.7 miles away from Chillicothe center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 291.8 miles away from Chillicothe center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 315.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 331.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wapello County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chillicothe topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chillicothe:

  • RIDGEWOOD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • RIDGEWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENT (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OTTUMWA (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE OTTUMWA (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • ST JOSEPH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • WAPELLO COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)

Amtrak station near Chillicothe:

  • 8 miles: OTTUMWA (210 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chillicothe:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 8 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 63 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • University of Iowa (about 66 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Drake University (about 69 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 71 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 73 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 74 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Chillicothe: Chillicothe (A), Chillicothe First Responders (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Chillicothe Cemetery (1), Myrick Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wapello County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

17.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Chillicothe:

Marital status in Chillicothe, IA
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Chillicothe:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chillicothe, IA (based on Wapello County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,20044
Mainline Protestant3,97527
Catholic3,3252
Other5213
Black Protestant1211
None21,483-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Wapello County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Here:

6.49 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Wapello County:

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wapello County:

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.0%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Chillicothe:

19.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Chillicothe:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

28.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Chillicothe:

58.3%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Chillicothe:

74.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chillicothe, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,850
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,850

Chillicothe government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $8,000 ($106.67)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($40.00)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($40.00)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($26.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($53.33)

Chillicothe government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($80.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $4,000 ($53.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($66.67)
    Other: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($160.00)
    Property: $12,000 ($160.00)

Chillicothe government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $83,000 ($1106.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chillicothe:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 0 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chillicothe:

  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chillicothe:

  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Chillicothe fatal accident list:

Jun 14, 2001 05:30 PM, Us-63, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 308ft / 93.6mTotal length
  • 23,640Total average daily traffic
  • 4,582Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,640Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Chillicothe, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chillicothe, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Chillicothe)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2.5 Mi S (Lat: 41.045556 Lon: -92.526583), Structure height: 39 m, Call Sign: WPEX561,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.456 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • Ottumwa Gen Station Cty Rd 21 1.3 Mi Nw (Lat: 41.098056 Lon: -92.554917), Call Sign: WXD393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.175 MHz, 158.130 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2013, Expiration Date: 05/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2023, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • Ottumwa Generating Sta Cr H21 1.3 Mi (Lat: 41.099444 Lon: -92.553806), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WSX702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.695 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2024, Expiration Date: 03/11/2034, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CHILLICOTHE, 20975 Power Plant Road (Lat: 41.094389 Lon: -92.562806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WNEZ919,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.406 MHz, 952.406 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2019, Expiration Date: 10/27/2029, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Fax: (563) 599-2259, Email:

  • CHILLICOTHE, 20975 Power Plant Road (Lat: 41.094389 Lon: -92.562806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WEH740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10745.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2022, Expiration Date: 09/08/2032, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K0TX, Previous Call Sign: KA0WKW, Licensee ID: L00001044, Grant Date: 10/31/2008, Expiration Date: 01/28/2019, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2021, Registrant: Ray M Mathias, 318 High St, Chillicothe, IA 52548

  • Call Sign: KB0WTK, Licensee ID: L01145742, Grant Date: 05/02/2006, Expiration Date: 06/13/2016, Cancellation Date: 06/14/2018, Registrant: Melissa H Rosser, 318 High Street (Po Box 15), Chillicothe, IA 52548

  • Call Sign: KB0YVJ, Licensee ID: L00001045, Grant Date: 11/04/1996, Expiration Date: 11/04/2006, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2008, Registrant: William M Mathias, Chillicothe, IA 52548

  • Call Sign: N0JL, Licensee ID: L00135573, Grant Date: 11/16/2011, Expiration Date: 01/21/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/28/2017, Certifier: James M Lasley, Registrant: James M Lasley, 218 High St, Chillicothe, IA 52548

  • Call Sign: KD0CQW, Licensee ID: L01360140, Grant Date: 01/17/2008, Expiration Date: 01/17/2018, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2020, Certifier: Ginny L Lasley, Registrant: Ginny L Lasley, Chillicothe, IA 52548


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chillicothe, IA
  • 96.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chillicothe, IA
  • 100.0%Other fuel


Chillicothe compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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