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Philo, OH
Village in Muskingum County, Ohio.
Population
683
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,333
ZIP codes
0
Philo and its ZIP codes
Philo at a glance
- Philo is about 4.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,344, 41% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 (49% below Ohio) and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for Philo, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Philo, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,344
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$109,000
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
35.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (160), Irish Americans (75), Polish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskingum County. PPP loans are for Philo.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,373
35,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$489M
FY 2026, $5,660 per person
How people get to work
Philo, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Philo, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
96
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Philo, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Philo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan FallsCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.2 |
| South ZanesvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.2 |
| ZanesvilleCity | 9 mi | 11.8 |
| RosevilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| North ZanesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.5 |
| NorwichVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| East FultonhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CrooksvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| FultonhamVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Rose FarmCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| New ConcordVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| CumberlandVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AdamsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| McConnelsvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| MaltaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philo, OH in?
- Philo is in Muskingum County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Philo, OH?
- About 683 people live in Philo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philo?
- Nearby places include Duncan Falls (1.1 mi), South Zanesville (6.3 mi), Pleasant Grove (6.7 mi), Zanesville (9 mi), Roseville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023