Octa, Ohio
Village · Population 57 · #919 in Ohio
About Octa
Octa, OH is a tiny community located in southwestern Ohio with an estimated population of 57.
Officially, Octa is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 197 residents per square mile.
📰 Octa News Today
- Tiffin's Ritz Teen Thespian Guild wins top honors at 2026 OCTA Jr. Festival, advances to state TiffinOhio.net · Jul 30
- Ohio Broadband and Cable Association recognizes Sen. President Rob McColley Spectrum News · May 8
- Winifred Rose "Winnie" Gregory Obituary Mar 13, 2025 Summers Funeral Home · Mar 20
- Ohio man wins big scratch-off on Easter; his wife didn’t believe him FOX 8 News · Apr 23
- Fayette County Engineer announces bike path extensions, landfill expansion Record Herald · Mar 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Octa Unique
- The only place in America named Octa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- With 57 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Octa
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Waffle House — american
- Bob Evans — american
- Country Pride — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)57
Rank in state#919 of 923
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density197/sq mi
Coordinates39.6134, -83.6106