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Chillicothe, MO

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Population
9,114
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
795 ft
Median Home Value
$127,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$782/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,493
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Chillicothe

Chillicothe is a welcoming small town in north-central Missouri with a population of around 9,000. Sitting at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 36 and Highway 65, it serves as the county seat and main commercial hub for Livingston County. The town is best known as the birthplace of commercially sliced bread back in 1928, a bit of history celebrated throughout town with colorful murals and a dedicated welcome center.

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For anyone considering a move, Chillicothe offers a relaxed pace of life paired with solid community amenities. Families are served by the local public school system as well as the Grand River Technical School, which provides hands-on vocational training. A lively downtown square, several city parks, and quiet surrounding farmland give the area an easygoing, neighborly feel.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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