About McArthur
McArthur, OH is a small town located in southern Ohio with an estimated population of 1,743.
McArthur holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,031 residents per square mile.
📰 McArthur News Today
- Governor DeWine Celebrates Grand Opening of New McArthur Center in Vinton County Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (.gov) · Jun 26
- 16 children removed from Ohio home had been kept in room for about 4 years, investigators say WTVG · Jul 1
- McArthur Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- ‘Looked third world.’ Children found in ‘deplorable’ Ohio home were part of same family Upper Michigan's Source · Jul 1
- University of Rio Grande unveils new McArthur Center WOWK 13 News · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes McArthur Unique
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in McArthur
- Club Vinton — burger
- Mama Renie's Restaurant and Pizzeria — pizza
- Mullins' on Main Street — american
- Smoke N Beans
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ash Cave · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McArthur
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in McArthur
- Central Elementary
- Vinton County High School
- Vinton County Middle School
- West Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,743
Rank in state#421 of 923
Land area1.69 sq mi
Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates39.2472, -82.4783