Ohio
Philo is a small town in Ohio with a population of 788. Residents earn $45,833 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Philo receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Philo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Philo is $45,833, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Philo is $103,500, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Philo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,833 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,110 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,005 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,621 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,970 |
| County GDP | $5,129M |
| Restaurants | 190 |
| Healthcare | 199 |
| Retail | 287 |
| Manufacturing | 72 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,165 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.02% |
| Commute Time | 33.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $103,500 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,597 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.3% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,165 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.02% |
| Obesity | 45.7% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8613°N, 81.9088°W |
| County FIPS | 39119 |
Winner: Republican by 43.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,545/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 199 |
| Restaurants | 190 |
| Retail Stores | 287 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 33.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |