Minster, Ohio

About Minster

Minster is a small town in western Ohio, home to 3,054 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Minster holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,420 residents per square mile.

📰 Minster News Today

• Timothy C. Kuehner Obituary Aug 16, 2026 Hogenkamp Funeral Homes · Aug 16
• Craig "Elmer" Heitkamp Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Hogenkamp Funeral Homes · Aug 14
• Swimmers hospitalized after possible chemical ingestion in Auglaize County pool WKEF · Jun 2
• Minster Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
• Pool malfunction sends 14 Ohio students to hospital Cincinnati Enquirer · Jun 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Minster Unique

• The only place in America named Minster — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Minster

• Marco's Pizza — pizza
• Bud's Pizza
• Wooden Shoe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Minster

• Four Seasons Recreational Park reviews ★
• Minster Machine Centennial Park reviews ★
• Paris Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Minster

• Minster Elementary School
• Minster Jr/Sr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Minster

🏘️ Nearby Communities