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Philo, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
60
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
0
Philo and its ZIP codes
Philo at a glance
- Philo is 88% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Philo, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Philo.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Philo, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Philo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Philo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.5 |
| UkiahCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Point ArenaCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| CalpellaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| HoplandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Anchor BayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| AlbionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| WillitsCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| Sea RanchCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 16.1 |
| Potter ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4 |
| MendocinoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philo, CA in?
- Philo is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Philo, CA?
- About 60 people live in Philo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philo?
- Nearby places include Boonville (5.5 mi), Ukiah (13 mi), Manchester (15 mi), Comptche (16 mi), Talmage (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023