Berkey, Ohio
Village · Population 283 · #763 in Ohio
About Berkey
Set in the northwestern part of Ohio, Berkey is a tiny community with an estimated population of 283.
Berkey holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 67 residents per square mile.
📰 Berkey News Today
- Donald Larry Berkey Obituary Aug 5, 2026 paquelet.com · Aug 5
- Randy L. Haury Obituary Apr 28, 2026 Weigel Funeral Home | Swanton, OH · Apr 28
- Historic Berkey landmark rises from ashes after devastating fire WTOL · May 28
- Sandra L. LeVeck Obituary Apr 4, 2026 Newcomer Toledo · Apr 4
- Nancy Jean Berkey Obituary Dec 2, 2025 robertsfuneralhome.com · Dec 2
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What Makes Berkey Unique
- The only place in America named Berkey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Berkey
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)283
Rank in state#763 of 923
Land area4.24 sq mi
Density67/sq mi
Coordinates41.7084, -83.8383