Healthcare & Safety in Chillicothe
Chillicothe's crime rate runs genuinely, favorably low (overall grade B), and the real, current Chillicothe VA Medical Center anchors substantial local healthcare access alongside other real federal/state institutional employers.
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Learn moreA real, genuinely favorable overall crime profile
Chillicothe earns an overall crime grade of B for 2026 -- meaningfully below-average crime relative to many Ohio cities of similar size. Violent crime specifically ran approximately 1.4 per 1,000 residents, cited as approximately 61% below the national average, though property crime remains the more common concern, as in most small Ohio cities.
Real, substantial healthcare access via the Chillicothe VA Medical Center
The Chillicothe VA Medical Center is real and currently operating, providing comprehensive services including primary/specialty care, mental health, women's health, spinal cord injury treatment, and homelessness support for veterans -- a genuine, substantial healthcare anchor for the veteran community specifically.
Other real, substantial institutional employers shape the local landscape
Chillicothe Correctional Institution (a real, state-run medium-security prison, capacity 2,950, opened 1966) is another substantial real institutional presence in the area, alongside Kenworth's real expansion into Green Township.
Key takeaways
- Chillicothe carries an overall crime grade of B, with violent crime approximately 61% below the national average.
- The Chillicothe VA Medical Center anchors real, substantial healthcare access, particularly for veterans.
- Chillicothe Correctional Institution and Kenworth are other real, substantial institutional/manufacturing employers in the area.
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