Philomath, Oregon

About Philomath

Set in the western part of Oregon, Philomath is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,795.

Philomath holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,813 residents per square mile.

📰 Philomath News Today

• Rocky Sloan Obituary (2026) - Philomath, OR - DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home and Crematory - Corvallis Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Philomath woman found deceased in Harney County after helicopter crew spots vehicle Philomath News · Jul 21
• Oregon man dies in rollover crash along Highway 20 near Philomath KATU · Aug 4
• Philomath Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• 72-Year-Old Man Dies in Philomath House Fire KVAL · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Philomath Unique

• The only place in America named Philomath — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,795.
• Easy reach of Corvallis (4 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Philomath

• Eats and Treats Cafe — american
• Gathering Together Farm
• Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant
• La Rockita — mexican
• The Human Bean — coffee shop (café)
• Timber Towne Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Vinwood Taphouse
• the dizzy hen (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Benton County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philomath

• Bald Hill Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Grand Oaks Park reviews ★
• Newton Creek Park reviews ★
• Pioneer Park reviews ★
• Bald Hill Farm · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Crestmont Land Trust · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Dale Collins Park reviews ★
• Fitton Green Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Flossie Overman Discovery Park reviews ★
• Mary's River Park & Natural Area reviews ★
• Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Philomath City Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Philomath

• Clemens Primary School
• Kings Valley Charter School
• Philomath Academy
• Philomath Elementary School
• Philomath High School
• Philomath Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Philomath

🏘️ Nearby Communities