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Chillicothe, MO

Chillicothe, MO.

Population: 12,189 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chillicothe, MO is $188,352 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $161,000 after a median 43 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,352

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,352
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$191,917
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$161,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
35
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$709/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,608/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, CHILLICOTHE R-II
Schools include
VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL, GRAND RIVER TECHNICAL SCH., CHILLICOTHE ELEM, CHILLICOTHE HIGH, CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Chillicothe Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HEDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,256
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,723
Average weekly wage
$879
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChillicotheState medianUS median
Median home value$188,352$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$161,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market43 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,256$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chillicothe, MO?
$188,352.
What is the median sale price in Chillicothe, MO?
$161,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chillicothe, MO?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Chillicothe, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $962/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chillicothe, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Chillicothe, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chillicothe, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chillicothe, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chillicothe, MO?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Chillicothe, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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