South Amherst, Ohio
Village · Population 1,566 · #439 in Ohio
About South Amherst
South Amherst is a small town in northern Ohio counting 1,566 people who proudly call it home.
South Amherst holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 650 residents per square mile.
📰 South Amherst News Today
- South Amherst Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Michael W. Gronsky Obituary - South Amherst, OH (1925-2026) Morning Journal · Jul 4
- James "Jim" Michael Balog Legacy obituary · Jun 30
- 1 taken to hospital after Amherst house fire WKYC · Jul 4
- Vehicle crashes into South Amherst house Chronicle Telegram · Dec 3
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What Makes South Amherst Unique
- The only place in America named South Amherst — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,566
Rank in state#439 of 923
Land area2.41 sq mi
Density650/sq mi
Coordinates41.3462, -82.2353