Chillicothe, Missouri

About Chillicothe

Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Chillicothe is a close-knit town counting 9,103 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Chillicothe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,277 residents per square mile.

📰 Chillicothe News Today

• Patricia Arlene Foley Obituary Aug 18, 2026 Lindley Funeral Homes · Aug 18
• Chillicothe landowners receive award from Missouri Prairie Foundation KMZU.com · Aug 18
• Jimmie Gale Richey, age 81 kttn.com · Aug 17
• Katherine Ruff Obituary (1941 - 2026) - St. Joseph, Missouri, MO - Chillicothe News Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Scottish man charged with harassing Chillicothe boy, hiding outside family home FOX4KC.com · Jul 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chillicothe Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Chillicothe — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,103.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Chillicothe

• Boji Stone Cafe (café)
• Jerseys Sports Grill — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Applebee's — american
• Blackwater Restaurant & Lounge
• China Garden Buffet — chinese
• El Toro — mexican
• Hicks Home Town Drive-In — american
• Missouri Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
• Murray's Buffet & Grill — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chilli Bay Waterpark · Water park
• Grand River Historical Society Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chillicothe

• Clay Street Park reviews ★
• Daryl Danner Memorial Park reviews ★
• Downtown Greenway reviews ★
• Gravesville Park reviews ★
• June Shaffer Memorial Park reviews ★
• Simpson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Chillicothe

• CHILLICOTHE ELEM
• CHILLICOTHE HIGH
• CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE
• DEWEY ELEMENTARY
• FIELD ELEM.
• GRAND RIVER TECHNICAL SCH.
• VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Hedrick Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chillicothe

🏘️ Nearby Communities