Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 351, laid out in 1838.
1.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Chickasaw, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Chickasaw School and Rectory is on the National Register of Historic Places. Chickasaw has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Chickasaw beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 59 in 1880, a low of 59 in 1880, 358 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1909 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chickasaw, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chickasaw.
Most working residents leave Chickasaw for work: only 1% work in town. At 19 minutes, Chickasaw’s average trip to work is where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Since 2013, Chickasaw has added 32 jobs, to 134 in 2023.
| Chickasaw | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Chickasaw is 32.9 years. 24% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
| Chickasaw | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 24% | 29% |
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Chickasaw | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 22.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.8% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 50.8% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.3% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.7% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.5% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
The typical Chickasaw home is worth about $307,000, up 3.2% in a year, 25% above the Ohio typical home. 89% of Chickasaw households own their home.
| Chickasaw | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $900 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Chickasaw has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Chickasaw beats the Ohio average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of adults binge drink in Chickasaw.
| Chickasaw | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| What stands out | Chickasaw | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chickasaw Community Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chickasaw. Close and well known come first.
7 mi State parkGrand Lake St. Marys State Park
15 mi MuseumFort Recovery
2 mi MuseumShrine of the Holy Relics
19 mi MuseumArmstrong Air and Space Museum
40 mi MuseumLevi Coffin House
29 mi MuseumAllen County MuseumGrand Lake St. Marys State Park: Bruin, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Shrine of the Holy Relics: Rfgagel, Public domain · Armstrong Air and Space Museum: Tysto, Public domain · Levi Coffin House: Nyttend, Public domain · Allen County Museum: WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chickasaw
About 2 of every 100 Chickasaw residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Chickasaw’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Chickasaw is a village in Mercer County, Ohio, United States. The population was 358 at the 2020 census.
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Chickasaw has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
