About Norwich
Set in the eastern part of Ohio, Norwich is a tiny community counting 98 people who proudly call it home.
Norwich holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,225 residents per square mile.
📰 Norwich News Today
- Over 100 neglected animals removed from Norwich home - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting WHIZ · Jun 26
- A look at the remaining merchandise at Ohio Pottery Norwich Zanesville Times Recorder · Jan 16
- Jeannette W. Taylor Obituary (2026) - Norwich, OH - Farus Funeral Home of New Concord Legacy obituary · Jul 30
- Buckeyes Conclude Weekend Against Norwich and MIT Ohio State | Official Athletics Website · Nov 4
- Casa Bella Celebrates Move to East Pike - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting WHIZ · May 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norwich Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Norwich — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.08 sq mi.
- With 98 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norwich
- Highway 40 Karaoke Barn — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- National Road & Zane Grey Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)98
Rank in state#901 of 923
Land area0.08 sq mi
Density1,225/sq mi
Coordinates39.9846, -81.7922