Chillicothe Commercial Historic District · Photo: John Zupez · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Chillicothe is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Chillicothe trails Missouri on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chillicothe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chillicothe
COPD runs high in Chillicothe
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Chillicothe has a top-rated hospital
Hedrick Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Chillicothe’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Chillicothe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chillicothe is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #170 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 44% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Chillicothe’s median household income is $54,493; among the 7,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Missouri towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Chillicothe is healthier than 31% of graded towns, against 15% nationally.
Out of every 100 Chillicothe adults…
Chillicothe runs above MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chillicothe
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Chillicothe, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Chillicothe; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chillicothe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Chillicothe adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chillicothe runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Chillicothe adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Chillicothe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Chillicothe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | D | 39.8% | 12.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Rich Hill Township | C− | 39.5% | 12.8% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Chillicothe Township | — | — | — | — |
Chillicothe Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chillicothe adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chillicothe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chillicothe is better than Missouri on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Chillicothe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chillicothe | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21–27.2 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.6 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.6–22.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%31.6–48.2 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.8–42.1 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.6–42.2 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.3–35.3 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.9–20.2 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.4–22.1 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.4%28.6–38.7 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.4–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%31.1–44.9 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.2–11.7 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.8–81.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%52.8–60.5 | 60.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.7–85 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75–80.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%57.4–67.3 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%66.7–81.5 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.2–31.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%27.9–38.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.1–23.6 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.9–19.3 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.5–15.6 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.7–11.5 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12–16.7 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%36.7–46.2 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%16.6–21.3 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%18–22.8 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.2–13 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Chillicothe
Is Chillicothe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chillicothe is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #170 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chillicothe?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 48.2%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chillicothe?
Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Chillicothe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chillicothe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.7%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Chillicothe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chillicothe.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.