Chillicothe

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Chillicothe, IL

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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.

Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

South Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

399 Students

8
out of 10

Chillicothe Elementary Center

Public

Grades 4-5

145 Students

6
out of 10

Chillicothe Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

239 Students

7
out of 10

Il Valley Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

647 Students

5
out of 10

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 2025.