Chilo, Ohio, 2012
Chilo’s story
203 years in pictures
Census counts: 147 in 1860, a peak of 200 in 1880, 71 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1931 on.
- 1823Chilo is settled
ChiloOH
Population
68
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
68.8
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Chilo a good place to live?
Chilo’s median age is 68.8 years, against 41.7 years in Ohio’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Chilo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Chilo stand out
Where Chilo beats most towns.
Small town
68 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Franklin TownshipChilo
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chilo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chilo, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy16.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTate-Monroe Water Association PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chilo’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Clermont County Board of ElectionsClermont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP codes45112, 4512045112 83% · 45120 17%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chilo.
Climate
Chilo has four seasons and pleasant summers
Chilo has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 24° and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring43–65°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–68°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Chilo stands out in Ohio and nationally: a larger share of its adults have diabetes
18% of Chilo adults have diabetes, above both Ohio’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (12%). 47% of adults have high blood pressure in Chilo. Chilo beats the Ohio average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| Chilo | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
3 better16 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Chilo | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.3% | 7.1% |
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
20.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
5.8%conserved
| Chilo | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
5.8%
conserved · 9 of 156 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chilo Lock 34 Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Chilo faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Chilo.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
8
paid flood claims since 1997
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Ark Encounter and 48 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chilo. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
Big draw39 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year
29 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
29 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
31 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
30 mi Stadium & arenaTQL StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chilo
17pages on Chilo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chilo; the nearest are
University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeCommunity college · Public · Batavia20 mi$6,750 in-state tuitionMaysville Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Maysville, KY21.3 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionNorthern Kentucky UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Highland Heights, KY23.9 mi$11,088 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Chilo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Chilo
Village in Ohio, United States
Chilo or is a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 499 ft
- ZIP code
- 45112
Questions about Chilo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chilo, OH a good place to live?
Chilo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.