About Danville
Set in the central part of Ohio, Danville is a small town, home to 1,006 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Danville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,705 residents per square mile.
📰 Danville News Today
- Molly Lou Metcalf Obituary (2026) - Danville, OH - Snyder Funeral Homes, Dowds Chapel - Mount Vernon Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Ohio man among 8 federally indicted in plot to attack White House UFC event WLWT · Jul 9
- Community reacts to 19-year-old accused of plotting White House attack Spectrum News · Jun 17
- Danville Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Knox County residents react to arrest of 19-year-old man in plot to attack UFC fight at White House 10TV · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Danville Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Danville — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Danville
- Ramser Arboretum · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Danville
- Danville Elementary School
- Danville High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Mayor🏛️ Joseph Mazzari
Population (2024)1,006
Rank in state#525 of 923
Land area0.59 sq mi
Density1,705/sq mi
Coordinates40.4471, -82.2609