Chillicothe

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Chillicothe, IL Area Guide

Cozy Midwestern charm defines this Peoria suburb

Suburb Commuter Lake River Safe Low Crime Affordable Boating

Chillicothe is a small suburban city on the west bank of the Illinois River, about fifteen miles up the road from Peoria. The mainly-residential community is surrounded by serene countryside, with rivers and creeks providing great opportunities for boating and fishing nearby. The 2nd Street business district is a timeless slice of old-school Americana, with the vintage storefronts hosting popular cafes, specialty shops, and other locally-owned small businesses, including the beautiful deco-style Town Theatre. With Peoria just minutes away, Chillicothe is a perfect location for commuters seeking a small-town home environment.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Chillicothe, IL is $952 for one bedroom, and $863 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chillicothe has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$952/month
650 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

South Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

399 Students

Chillicothe Elementary Center

Public

Grades K-5

145 Students

Chillicothe Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

239 Students

Il Valley Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

647 Students

IVC Learning Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camp Wokanda
  • Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area

Airports

  • General Downing - Peoria International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.