The Town FilesChillicothe, Texas
City in Hardeman County · population 549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,500
- Household income
- $59,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 29.9
Chillicothe is a city of 549 people in Hardeman County, Texas. The median home is worth $65,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns, easier by car than 89% of Texas towns, quieter than 85% of Texas towns.
How Chillicothe ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chillicothe is worth $65,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.1 times the median household income of $59,000, which is more affordable than 99% of Texas towns. Median rent is $844 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chillicothe | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $844 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chillicothe
| People | Chillicothe | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Chillicothe
July highs average 97.2°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 28.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chillicothe since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 17, 1958 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 9, 2006.
Severe weather in Hardeman County since 1996
Hardeman County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 18, 2019 | Fire | FM-5288: Copper Breaks Fire |
Jobs and pay in Hardeman County
Hardeman County had 1,314 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,453 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Chillicothe itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Chillicothe
1 public school with 196 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILLICOTHE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 196 | 8.9 |
Towns near Chillicothe
- Quanah, TX13.3 mi · 2,279 people · home $71,100
- Vernon, TX14.3 mi · 10,078 people · home $87,000
- Crowell, TX22.3 mi · 769 people · home $59,500
- Tipton, OK27.3 mi · 864 people · home $73,300
Chillicothe questions
Is Chillicothe, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chillicothe scores better for retirees than 94% of Texas towns and quieter than 85%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.9).
How much does a house cost in Chillicothe?
The median owner-occupied home in Chillicothe is valued at $65,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,000, so homes cost about 1.1 times income. Median rent is $844 a month.
What is the weather like in Chillicothe?
July highs average 97.2°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Chillicothe get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chillicothe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 17, 1958. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)