Lore City, Ohio
Village · Population 278 · #767 in Ohio
About Lore City
Lore City is a tiny community in eastern Ohio counting 278 people who proudly call it home.
Lore City holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 842 residents per square mile.
📰 Lore City News Today
- Gregory Vernon Carpenter Obituary (2026) - Lore City, OH - Black-Epperson Funeral Home - Byesville Legacy obituary · Jun 5
- Buckeye Trail (Lore City, OH) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Jan 8
- James J. Balik Obituary (2026) - Lore City, OH - Bundy-Law Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Mar 9
- Monte Pearson Obituary Dec 4, 2025 Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Dec 11
- Wheeling Park vs Cambridge - Boys Varsity Basketball 02/04/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand nfhsnetwork.com · Feb 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lore City Unique
- The only place in America named Lore City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Lore City
- Buckeye Trail Elementary
- Buckeye Trail High School
- Buckeye Trail Middle School
- Preschool at Buckeye Trail High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)278
Rank in state#767 of 923
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density842/sq mi
Coordinates39.9832, -81.4601