Glouster, Ohio
Village · Population 1,647 · #432 in Ohio
About Glouster
Glouster, OH is a small town located in southern Ohio, home to 1,647 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Glouster is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,257 residents per square mile.
📰 Glouster News Today
- Southeast Ohio swamped by series of thunderstorms (Updated) Athens County Independent · Aug 12
- Southeast Ohio communities look toward flood recovery after heavy rains pass through WCHS · Aug 12
- Robert R. Cunningham Obituary | Morrison Funeral Chapel | Glouster, OH Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Schedule - Trimble Tomcats (Glouster, OH) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Glouster Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Glouster Unique
- The only place in America named Glouster — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Glouster
- Little Italy Pizza — pizza
- Bonnie's Home Cooking — american
- Sikorski’s Home Plate — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Glouster
- Burr Oak State Park reviews ★
- Sedalia Crossing Park reviews ★
- Trimble State Wildlife Area reviews ★
- Trimble Township Community Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Glouster
- Trimble Elementary School
- Trimble High School
- Trimble Junior High
- Trimble Learning Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,647
Rank in state#432 of 923
Land area1.31 sq mi
Density1,257/sq mi
Coordinates39.5023, -82.0841