Mount Gilead
Village in Morrow County, Ohio
Mount Gilead is a village in Morrow County, Ohio, with 3,503 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,135 ft (346 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edison, 1.9 miles W.
- 3,503residents (2020 Census)
- 1,135 ftelevation · 346 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 1,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 43338ZIP code
About Mount Gilead
Mount Gilead is a village in and the county seat of Morrow County, Ohio, United States. It is located 41 miles (66 km) northeast of Columbus. The population was 3,503 at the 2020 census. It is the center of population of Ohio. The village was established in 1832, eight years after European settlers arrived in the region.
Located in the center of the village is Morrow County's historic World War I Victory Memorial Shaft, unique in the United States, and Mt. Gilead State Park is nearby on State Route 95. Other areas drawing tourism include the Amish farms, shops and stores east of Mount Gilead, near Chesterville and Johnsville. Mount Gilead is also home to the OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital.
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Living in Mount Gilead
- Median household income
- $44,643
- Median home value
- $174,300
- Median rent
- $799/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Mount Gilead had 3,503 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,503 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Gilead at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Morrow County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,503 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.39 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5540° N, 82.8279° W |
| ZIP code | 43338 |
| Official website | mountgilead.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3952738 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Gilead
- Edison1.9 mi W
- Hidden Lakes3.4 mi E
- Cardington5.2 mi SW
- Candlewood Lake5.4 mi NE
- Fulton6.3 mi S
- Iberia8.9 mi N
- Caledonia9.4 mi NW
- Chesterville9.5 mi SE
- Marengo10.6 mi S
- Ashley11.9 mi SW
- Sparta12.9 mi SE
- Galion13.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Gilead
What county is Mount Gilead in?
Mount Gilead is in Morrow County, Ohio.
What is the population of Mount Gilead, OH?
3,503 people lived in Mount Gilead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Gilead, OH?
The ZIP code of Mount Gilead is 43338.
What is the elevation of Mount Gilead?
1,135 feet (346 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Gilead?
Edison (1.9 mi), Hidden Lakes (3.4 mi), Cardington (5.2 mi), Candlewood Lake (5.4 mi), Fulton (6.3 mi).
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