Chillicothe, Ohio · ZIP 45601

Chillicothe — ZIP 45601

Chillicothe (45601) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Ohio. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $205K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby18

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$205K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$205K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,431

Violent Crime

100

Property Crime

1,331

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ross County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Southeastern Elementary School	PK–04	381	72%	57%
Zane Trace Elementary School	PK–04	473	67%	67%
Unioto Elementary	PK–05	1,032	66%	65%
Huntington Elementary School	KG–04	404	62%	52%
Southeastern Middle School	05–08	281	54%	66%
Zane Trace Middle School	05–08	392	53%	66%
Unioto Middle School	06–08	486	50%	62%
Chillicothe Intermediate School	03–06	719	45%	51%
Unioto High School	09–12	578	42%	67%
Southeastern High School	09–12	251	42%	67%
Huntington Middle School	05–08	313	34%	42%
Zane Trace High School	09–12	330	32%	47%
Chillicothe High School	09–12	795	31%	58%
Chillicothe Middle School	07–08	404	28%	45%
Huntington High School	09–12	300	27%	42%
Chillicothe Primary School	KG–02	572	Not reported	Not reported
Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	99	Not reported	Not reported
Southern Ohio Career Academy	09–12	48	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

56,453

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

41.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45601 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 45601 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 45601 is approximately $205K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 45601 in Chillicothe has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.