At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$24,110 per capita
Home Value
$103,500
Zillow: $158,597
Median Rent
$760/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
390/100K
5,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Philo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Philo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Philo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Philo residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,110. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Philo is $103,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,597. Median rent is $760/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Philo reports 390 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,835/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Philo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Philo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population788
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,545/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$24,110
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$5,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,500
Rent$760
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$158,597
Housing Units376
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent390/100K
Property5,835/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Philo was founded in 1833.
The median home in Philo was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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