Chillicothe, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
50 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
92.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wapello County
5
Ottumwa Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wapello County
7
Ottumwa Urban Area
7
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 23
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 2 4 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 6 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 13, IA State House District 26, IA
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Schools

Eisenhower Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
James Elementary School
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Ottumwa Christian School
7 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
7 miles, SE • 1 star
Indian Hills Community College
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
William Penn University
17 miles, N • 2.3 star
Maharishi University of Management
30 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Monroe County Hospital
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mahaska Health Partnership
16 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
66 miles, NW • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
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