Gambier, Ohio
Village · Population 2,338 · #374 in Ohio
About Gambier
Set in the central part of Ohio, Gambier is a small town counting 2,338 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Gambier is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,487 residents per square mile.
📰 Gambier News Today
- Gambier Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Nancy Lee Burch Obituary (2026) - Gambier, OH - Snyder Funeral Homes, Dowds Chapel - Mount Vernon Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Obituary information for Robert Dale "Bob" Miller Snyder Funeral Homes · Jul 10
- Pelotonia's 18th annual Ride Weekend pedals across Central Ohio The Columbus Dispatch · Aug 1
- Ohio's Peaceful Little Village An Hour From Columbus Has Small-Town College Vibes And Cozy Shops islands.com · May 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gambier Unique
- The only place in America named Gambier — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gambier
- Kenyon Inn Restaurant — regional
- Wiggin Street Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Chilitos Fresh Mex — mexican
- Gambier Deli
- Village Inn — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gund Gallery · Art gallery
- The Horn Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gambier
- Knox Woods State Nature Preserve reviews ★
- The Canonical Qubit reviews ★
- Wolf Run Overlook reviews ★
- Wolf Run Regional Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gambier
- Wiggin Street Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,338
Rank in state#374 of 923
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density2,487/sq mi
Coordinates40.3762, -82.3946