Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Today 513 people live in this town, first settled in 1883.
Chillicothe’s typical July afternoon high is 97°F, above both the Texas town median (95°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Chillicothe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,207 in 1910, a peak of 1,610 in 1930, 549 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and a map from 1984 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chillicothe, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Chillicothe.
Since 2013, Chillicothe has lost 175 jobs, to 112 in 2023. For most workers, Chillicothe is a place to come home to: only 5% work in town. 5.4% of Chillicothe residents live below the poverty line. The median commute is under 14 miles.
| Chillicothe | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its one school is below. Public schools: Chillicothe ISD. 189 students attend the town’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 189 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Chillicothe’s January low comes in at 29°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No violent or property crimes were reported in Chillicothe in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Chillicothe is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
32% of adults get no exercise outside work in Chillicothe. Against the Texas average, Chillicothe comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 31, and behind on 11.
| Chillicothe | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 25% |
| What stands out | Chillicothe | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.5% | 74.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 5.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
On expected storm and flood damage, Chillicothe sits below 56% of U.S. communities. A quarter of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by strong winds at 21%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The midpoint rent for Chillicothe comes to $844 a month. The share of households in Chillicothe who live in a home they own: 69%.
| Chillicothe | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $844 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 69% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chillicothe
About 3 of every 100 Chillicothe residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
Where Chillicothe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 notable people were born in Chillicothe.
City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
Chillicothe is a city in Hardeman County, Texas, United States. The population was 549 at the 2020 census.
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Chillicothe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Herschel Ramsey and Lew Williams.
