Silas Ferrell House · National Register of Historic Places
Shiloh’s story
174 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1852Shiloh is settled
ShilohOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
615
2025 Census estimate · −0.5% since 2020
Typical home
$236K
+7.6% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
62
A commuter town
Is Shiloh a good place to live?
Shiloh’s average trip to work is 19 minutes, below both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Silas Ferrell House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Shiloh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Shiloh stand out
Where Shiloh beats most towns.
Small town
615 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 Shiloh: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shiloh, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of ShilohEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterShiloh Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Shiloh’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, Richland County Board of ElectionsRichland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP code4487844878 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 Shiloh.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Shiloh, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, fewer of Shiloh’s working residents work locally
0.9% of working residents work locally in Shiloh, where Ohio’s towns sit at 6.9% and U.S. towns at 8%. Since 2013, Shiloh has lost 30 jobs, to 62 in 2023. 5% of residents live below the poverty line in Shiloh.
1%work in town
| Shiloh | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Shiloh1%
Willard13%
Shelby10%
Mansfield10%
Columbus7%
13 mi
median commute distance
62
jobs based in Shiloh
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Shiloh, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Shiloh has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Shiloh is 83°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring38–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Shiloh is
Shiloh beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 21% of Shiloh adults report frequent mental distress.
| Shiloh | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Shiloh | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 19.2% | 15.4% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 20.5% | 17.5% |
| Fewer women getting mammograms | 65.6% | 76% |
Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital
6.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Shiloh is valued at about $236K
The typical Shiloh home is worth about $236,000, up 7.6% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home. Shiloh’s median rent is $850 a month.
$236KZillow home value
| Shiloh | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Shiloh$236K
Ohio$246K
+7.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 47 attractions →Cedar Point and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Shiloh. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
14 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
39 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
25 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park33 mi Theme parkCastaway Bay
30 mi MuseumAllen Memorial Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Allen Memorial Art Museum: Daderot, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shiloh
16pages on Shiloh
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Shiloh
North Central State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mansfield12 mi$4,624 in-state tuitionOhio State University-Mansfield CampusUniversity or college · Public · Mansfield12.1 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Shiloh residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Shiloh for work
Where Shiloh’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
62jobs based in Shiloh
1%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Shiloh
Village in Ohio, United States
Shiloh is a village in Richland County in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is part of the Mansfield, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 619 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1852
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,079 ft
- ZIP code
- 44878
Questions about Shiloh
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shiloh, OH a good place to live?
Shiloh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.