Chillicothe, OH GIS Map
Chillicothe is a city in Ross County, Ohio, with a population of about 21,901. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Ross County
- Population
- 21,901
- Elevation
- 634 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.3331, -82.9824
- ZIP code
- 45601
- Land area
- 10.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Chillicothe, OH
Chillicothe is a city in Ross County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 22,059 at the 2020 census. The town's population peaked around 25,000 in 1960 and has held steady in the intervening decades.
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GIS Data for Chillicothe, OH
The Chillicothe map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Chillicothe without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Chillicothe Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
21,902
Households
9,783
Median household income
$54,086
Median age
40.7 years
Median home value
$162,500
Median gross rent
$887/mo
Owner-occupied homes
60.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
Below poverty level
17.4%
Land area
10.5 sq mi
Population density
2,086 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
21,901
April 2020 (estimates base)
22,051
July 2024 estimate
21,769
Change 2010-2020
+0.7%
Change 2020-2024
-1.3%
Photos of Chillicothe
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Chillicothe
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Chillicothe.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Stoneridge Drive | 44 Stoneridge Dr, 45601 | Leased | 11,898 | Aug 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Chillicothe
General soil map unit at the city center: Shelocta-Rossmoyne-Cruze-Cana
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 33%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 102 cm
Soil Components
- Shelocta17%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Cana11%
Alfisols · Aquultic Hapludalfs
- Cana10%
Alfisols · Aquultic Hapludalfs
- Rossmoyne9%
Alfisols · Aquic Fragiudalfs
- Rossmoyne9%
Alfisols · Aquic Fragiudalfs
- Cruze7%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Chillicothe
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Waverly, Oh weather station, elevation 572 ft, 15.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 86°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
11.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 44 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 24 | 31 | 41 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.20 | 3.13 | 4.25 | 4.10 | 4.43 | 4.37 | 4.20 | 3.49 | 2.95 | 3.15 | 2.90 | 3.39 |
| Snow in | 5.0 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Chillicothe
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ross County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 62.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Chillicothe FAQ
What county is Chillicothe in?
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Chillicothe, Ohio is located in Ross County.
What is the population of Chillicothe?
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Chillicothe has a population of about 21,901, making it the number 44 of the 52 Ohio cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Chillicothe?
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The elevation of Chillicothe is approximately 634 feet (193 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Chillicothe?
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The ZIP code for Chillicothe is 45601.
What time zone is Chillicothe in?
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Chillicothe is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Chillicothe from Columbus?
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Chillicothe is about 43 miles from Columbus, the capital of Ohio, in a straight line.
What cities are near Chillicothe?
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Cities near Chillicothe include Lancaster, OH (33 miles); Grove City, OH (38 miles); Portsmouth, OH (42 miles); Columbus, OH (43 miles); Reynoldsburg, OH (44 miles).
Local notes for Chillicothe, OH
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