CallataGuidesChillicothe, OH business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Chillicothe, OH micropolitan area.
- Population
- 76,0462024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,245CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
Chillicothe, OH at a glance
The Chillicothe, OH micropolitan area covers 1 county in Ohio and had 76,046 residents in July 2024, down 1.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 465th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 579th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Ross County, OH | 76,046 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Chillicothe, OH
County Business Patterns counted 1,245 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 24,319 people in mid-March with $1.2 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 19.5 employees per establishment. 43.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (251), health care and social assistance (161), and accommodation and food services (141).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 251 | 3,920 | $130,060,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 161 | 4,979 | $329,691,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 141 | 3,192 | $61,710,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 139 | 915 | $32,455,000 |
| Construction (23) | 90 | 672 | $40,254,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 73 | 479 | $29,008,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 64 | 549 | $23,605,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 61 | 1,479 | $65,171,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 56 | 1,102 | $42,668,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 48 | 637 | $20,427,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 47 | 611 | $41,814,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 42 | 4,538 | $309,982,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 20 | 183 | $4,145,000 |
| Information (51) | 16 | 437 | $30,906,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 54 | $1,224,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 9 | 259 | $12,369,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 8 | 107 (high noise) | $9,138,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 6 | 187 | $7,537,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 4 | 19 | $5,406,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Chillicothe, OH's businesses compare
Chillicothe, OH has 16.4 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 33.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 19.5 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $49,244 (27.9% below the U.S. $68,342). 43.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 7.2% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 539 | 43.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 290 | 23.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 185 | 14.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 139 | 11.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 89 | 7.2% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Chillicothe, OH
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 68 have a published Census count in Chillicothe, OH. The largest are limited-service restaurants (60), full-service restaurants (43), and insurance agencies and brokerages (24). Relative to population, tire dealers are the most over-represented: 13.1 per 100,000 residents against 6.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 60 | 1,409 | 23.5 |
| Full-service restaurants | 43 | 1,209 | 28.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 24 | 101 | 4.2 |
| Physician practices | 23 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 20 | 193 | 9.7 |
| Law offices | 16 | 61 | 3.8 |
| Landscaping services | 16 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 13 | 167 | 12.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 12 | 129 | 10.8 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 12 | 340 | 28.3 |
| Site preparation contractors | 11 | 36 | 3.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 11 | 34 | 3.1 |
| Chiropractic offices | 10 | 37 | 3.7 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 10 | — | — |
| Tire dealers | 10 | 73 | 7.3 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 10 | 83 | 8.3 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 10 | 476 | 47.6 |
| Beauty salons | 10 | 63 | 6.3 |
| Civic and social organizations | 10 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 9 | 93 | 10.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | 92 | 11.5 |
| Nursing care facilities | 8 | 368 | 46.0 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 | 140 | 17.5 |
| Residential property managers | 8 | 27 | 3.4 |
| Janitorial services | 8 | 139 | 17.4 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Chillicothe, OH
The area's named cities and towns have 26 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 740 has the most (88%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe, OH | 21,769 | 220, 740 | 22 |
| Frankfort, OH | 1,097 | 740 | 2 |
Phone costs for a typical Chillicothe, OH business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Chillicothe, OH, 20 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $600.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $499.00, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 20 people cost $399.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $380.00 | $4,560.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $460.00 | $5,520.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $600.00 | $7,200.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Chillicothe, OH
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Chillicothe, OH, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Chillicothe, OH?
740 and 220, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Chillicothe, OH area?
1,245 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Chillicothe, OH?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 20-person team that is $399.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $499.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).