Ohio-Power-Plant-Philo, 1929
Philo’s story
193 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1929.
- 1833Philo is settled
PhiloOH
Population
724
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$152K
−2.9% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
39.4
years
Jobs based here
175
A commuter town
Is Philo a good place to live?
Philo’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, above both the Ohio town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 5 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Philo. Philo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Philo stand out
Where Philo beats most towns.
Small town
724 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 Philo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Philo, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPhilo water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Philo’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, Muskingum County Board of ElectionsMuskingum County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code4377143771 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 Philo.
Housing
A typical Philo home is worth about $152K
The typical Philo home is worth about $152,000, down 2.9% in a year, 38% below the Ohio typical home. 62% of Philo households own their home, against 77% in Ohio’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. The median rent in Philo is $827 a month.
$152KZillow home value
| Philo | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $827 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Philo$152K
Ohio$246K
−2.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Philo’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Philo for work: only 0% work in town. 22% of residents live below the poverty line in Philo. Jobs based in Philo grew to 175 in 2023, 113 more than in 2013.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Philo0%
Zanesville26%
Columbus7%
Washington Township4%
Duncan Falls3%
14 mi
median commute distance
175
jobs based in Philo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Philo, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Philo
Philo has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 21° and about 10 inches of snow falls in a winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring40–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Philo stands out in Ohio and nationally: a larger share of its adults have obesity
46% of Philo adults have obesity. Philo beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 29% of Philo adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Philo | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Philo | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 22% | 15.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.1% | 15.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 8% |
Genesis Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Philo
16pages on Philo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Philo
Ohio University-Zanesville CampusCommunity college · Public · Zanesville9.5 mi$6,362 in-state tuitionZane State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Zanesville9.5 mi$6,006 in-state tuitionMuskingum UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Concord13 mi$32,665 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Philo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Philo for work
Where Philo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
175jobs based in Philo
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Philo
Village in Ohio, United States
Philo ( FY-loh) is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River. The population was 720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. Philo is the closest municipality to Blue Rock State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1833
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft
- ZIP code
- 43771
Questions about Philo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Philo, OH a good place to live?
Philo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.