M.E. Church, 1908
Lithopolis’s story
199 years in pictures
Census counts: 394 in 1870, 2,134 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 5 maps from 1925 on.
- 1827Lithopolis is settled
LithopolisOH
A town of 2,969, settled in 1827. 3.2 times the library visits per person than the typical Ohio town.
Trash day: WednesdayPopulation
2,969
2025 Census estimate · +38% since 2020
Typical home
$399K
−0.7% in a year
Household income
$115K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
421
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#252 of 987 in OH
Is Lithopolis a good place to live?
Lithopolis grades A− overall, 252nd among Ohio's 987 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $115K. It also does better than most on schools: its public schools beat 72% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: the typical home is worth about $399K, 4.9 years of the Columbus metro’s $82K median household income. 33% of residents are under 18 in Lithopolis, against 22% in Ohio’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. On the outdoors, just 141 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns do worse. Lithopolis's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Lithopolis stand out
Where Lithopolis beats most towns.
A growing town
Lithopolis has grown 166% since 2010
1,106 counted in 2010 and 2,134 in 2020; an estimated 2,969 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 38% since 2020, after 92.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Lithopolis grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Lithopolis is from typical.
HealthDiley Ridge Medical Center 3.1 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 3% of households have no car; 2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →History2 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life16.5 library visits per resident; 3.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 46 attractions →Ohio Stadium and 32 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lithopolis. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
15 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
16 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
17 mi Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
29 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
30 mi State parkHocking Hills State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Hocking Hills State Park: Ramseybuckeye, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lithopolis: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lithopolis, and how to reach them.
PowerSouth Central Power Company15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLithopolis Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpWednesdayTown’s haulerTown site
SchoolsBloom-Carroll Local School DistrictCanal Winchester Local School District2 districts serve Lithopolis; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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, Fairfield County Board of ElectionsFairfield County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP codes43136, 4311043136 86% · 43110 14%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 Lithopolis.
Lithopolis has less tooth loss than most of Ohio and has household incomes well above the Ohio norm.
HousingCost of living grade C
The median rent in Lithopolis is higher than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
The share of households in Lithopolis who own their home: 84%. Homes here are typically worth about $399,000, down 0.7% in a year, 62% above the Ohio typical home. On the market in the town: a median 44 days to sell.
$399KZillow home value
| Lithopolis | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,912 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 84% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Lithopolis$399K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
44
days on market
99.7%
sale-to-list price
−0.7%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthA−
Lithopolis stands out in Ohio and nationally: a smaller share of its adults have diabetes
Its widest gap with Ohio is tooth loss: 7.6% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 15.3% statewide.
Among adults 18 to 64 in Lithopolis, 5.6% have no health insurance. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Lithopolis is ahead of Ohio on 19 and behind on 1.
85%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Lithopolis | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
19 better12 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Lithopolis | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.6% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 5% | 8% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.4% | 79.2% |
Diley Ridge Medical Center
3.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
90th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most of Lithopolis’ workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Lithopolis for work: only 2% work in town. This Ohio town had 421 jobs in 2023, up 179 from 2013. The average trip to work for Lithopolis comes to 29 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 15 miles away.
2%work in town
| Lithopolis | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 16% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lithopolis2%
Columbus38%
Canal Winchester5%
Groveport4%
Grove City3%
15 mi
median commute distance
421
jobs based in Lithopolis
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Ohio overall
The median household earns $115,208, against $71,389 across Ohio, one input to its A− for jobs and income.
Among adults 25 and older, 39% have a four-year degree or more, against 32% across Ohio. Since 2020, Lithopolis has grown 38%, to 2,969 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. For residents in the town, the share who are 65 or older is 8.4%.
35.1median age · OH 39.7
| Lithopolis | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 8.4% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 24% | 29% |
LithopolisOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school27%
Some college18%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Lithopolis | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.8% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.4% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.4% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,000, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
The biggest natural risk in Lithopolis is inland flooding, at a low overall level
FEMA puts 65% of Lithopolis’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 10% to tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2012.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Lithopolis brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 28 inches of snow, with January nights at 22° and July afternoons at 85°.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring41–63°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lithopolis
18pages on Lithopolis
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
9 within 15 miles of the center of Lithopolis
Valor Christian CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Canal Winchester5.4 mi$10,012 tuitionCapital UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Columbus11.6 mi$43,234 tuitionOhio University-Lancaster CampusUniversity or college · Public · Lancaster13.4 mi$6,362 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Lithopolis residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Lithopolis for work
Where Lithopolis’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
421jobs based in Lithopolis
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lithopolis
Village in Ohio, United States
Lithopolis is a village in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 2,134 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- ZIP code
- 43136
Lithopolis’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Lithopolis.
Canal WinchesterLithopolis
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithopolis | #252 | A− | C | — | B+ | A− |
| Canal Winchester | #282 | B+ | C− | — | B+ | A− |
Lithopolis and Canal Winchester report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Lithopolis with a neighbor →
Questions about Lithopolis
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lithopolis, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Lithopolis grades A− overall, better than 77% of U.S. towns and #252 of 987 in Ohio. It grades A− for health and B+ for schools.
Is Lithopolis, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Lithopolis, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including John Milton Killits and Joseph O. Gregg.