Amish Country Byway - Killbuck Marsh, 1995
Killbuck’s story
192 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1995.
- 1834Killbuck is settled
KillbuckOH
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
816
2025 Census estimate · +1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$239K
+7.6% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
326
Balanced
Is Killbuck a good place to live?
7.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Killbuck, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24% and U.S. towns at 29%. Killbuck has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Killbuck stand out
Where Killbuck beats most towns.
Small town
816 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Killbuck: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Killbuck, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKillbuck Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Killbuck’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, Holmes County Board of ElectionsHolmes County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP code4463744637 100%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 Killbuck.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Killbuck
July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 14
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most people working in Killbuck commute elsewhere
The median commute is under 13 miles. Employers in Killbuck added 96 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 326. Just 5% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. The town’s mean commuting time stands at 19 minutes.
5%work in town
| Killbuck | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.5% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Killbuck5%
Millersburg12%
Wooster8%
Columbus6%
Prairie Township5%
13 mi
median commute distance
326
jobs based in Killbuck
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Killbuck is
Killbuck tracks Ohio closely on all 32 CDC measures. Among adults in the town, 18% smoke cigarettes.
| Killbuck | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Pomerene Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Killbuck home is worth about $239K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 7.6%. For households in Killbuck, the share who are owner-occupiers is 84%.
$239KZillow home value
Typical home value
Killbuck$239K
Ohio$246K
+7.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Killbuck faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
In Killbuck, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 51 of 100. 59 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1978. 76% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 7%. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2008.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
59
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 36 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Killbuck. Close and well known come first.
Big draw38 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
34 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
38 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
17 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
24 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park
38 mi LandmarkMcKinley National MemorialSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Killbuck
17pages on Killbuck
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Killbuck; the nearest are
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical InstituteCommunity college · Public · Wooster19.5 mi$9,584 in-state tuitionUniversity of Akron Wayne CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Orrville27.2 mi$7,723 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Killbuck residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Killbuck
Village in Ohio, United States
Killbuck is a village in Holmes County, Ohio, United States, along Killbuck Creek. The population was 810 at the 2020 census. From 2000 to 2002, the Village of Killbuck possessed its own police department. However, in March 2002, the village council voted 5–1 in favor of abolishing the department due to financial struggles. Local law enforcement services are now provided by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office under contract.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 804 ft
- ZIP code
- 44637
Questions about Killbuck
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Killbuck, OH a good place to live?
Killbuck has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.