Chillicothe Iowa Map

About Chillicothe, Iowa

Chillicothe is a locality in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 83. The population density is 140.9 people per km². Chillicothe is located at 41.0856°N, 92.5294°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52548.

Chillicothe rests in the broad, rolling expanse of Wapello County, Iowa, where the land unfurls in gentle swells under a sky that often stretches in an unbroken blue. It lies 7.6 miles north-west of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-east of Eddyville. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a mosaic of cultivated fields and scattered woodlands that whisper of the prairie's enduring spirit. Here, the air carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of distant clover, especially potent in the warm hush of late afternoon. Houses, often painted in shades of white or pale yellow, dot the landscape, their porches inviting repose, and the roads wind with a quiet deliberateness, mirroring the unhurried pace of life that defines this place. The roots of Chillicothe run deep, tracing back to the pioneers who saw promise in this fertile ground. Its early economy was intrinsically tied to the land, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, a tradition that continues to shape its character today, evident in the silos that punctuate the horizon and the sturdy grain elevators standing sentinel. While the whispers of its past are carried on the breeze, Chillicothe maintains a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life and where the enduring strength of community is as palpable as the rich Iowa soil beneath one's feet.

About This Chillicothe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chillicothe, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.085568, -92.529355. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chillicothe and Wapello County.

Detailed location data for Chillicothe includes the ZIP code (52548), telephone area code (712), county seat of Wapello County (Ottumwa), and school district assignment (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chillicothe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.