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A village of 517 people in Ohio
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Outdoors in Cairo

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Conserved land5.3%9 of 179 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Cairo

Village in Ohio, United States
517Population
0.3 sq miArea
814 ftElevation

Cairo ( KAIR-oh) is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 517. It is included in the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code45820
Living in Cairo

Housing in Cairo

$142K▲ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Cairo home is worth about $142,000, up 1.9% in a year, 43% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Cairo

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Most working residents leave Cairo for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lima (14%), Bluffton (11%) and Bath (9%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Lima
14%
Bluffton
11%
Bath
9%
American
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Cairo →

Health in Cairo

Compared with Ohio

6better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical CenterLima · 6.5 mi · ER
Health Partners - Quick CareLima · 4.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Cairo · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cairo →

Natural hazards in Cairo

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Cairo →

Climate in Cairo

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Cairo has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Cairo →

Cairo’s library

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Cairo Branch Library108 Everett Dr · part of Lima Public Library
Fine-freeE-books36 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Cairo Branch Library →

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