About Philo
Set in the eastern part of Ohio, Philo is a tiny community, home to 723 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Philo holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,418 residents per square mile.
📰 Philo News Today
- Philo High School (Duncan Falls, OH) Girls Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Linda K. Thompson Obituary (2026) - Philo, OH - Farus Funeral Home of Duncan Falls Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Marsha Ball - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting WHIZ · Jan 15
- Philo man flown to Columbus hospital after 2-vehicle crash on Ohio 555 Zanesville Times Recorder · Jun 11
- Janice Batton Obituary - Bernalillo, NEW MEXICO The Morning Call · Apr 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Philo Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Philo
- North Star Pizzeria and Restaurant — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philo
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Philo
- Philo Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)723
Rank in state#592 of 923
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density1,418/sq mi
Coordinates39.8613, -81.9088