Signals
Chillicothe
Indiana
Growth
28 · Bottom 17%
vs38 · Bottom 30%
Climate
68 · Top 48%
vs62 · Bottom 38%
Physical resilience
72 · Top 25%
vs82 · Top 13%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
83 · Top 36%
vs83 · Top 36%
Economic stability
39 · Bottom 33%
vs36 · Bottom 29%
Measured values
| Metric | Chillicothe | Indiana | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,492 | 83,042 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $61,303 | $60,208 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $32,544 | $31,921 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 111/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $171,500 | $152,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $906 | $800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.6% | 72.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 27.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.7% | 14.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 33 | 52 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 0.4 | 0.6 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 22.2% | 52.9% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 85°F | 79°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 21°F | 19°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 35 mi | 31 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 26.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
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