Your Guide to Pike County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Pike County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Waverly, it was established in 1815, and it has an estimated 27,061 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Waverly
- Established: Feb 1, 1815
- Formed from: Ross, Scioto, and Adams Counties
- Named for: General Zebulon M. Pike (1779 to 1813), a War of 1812 officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in Colorado in 1806
- Estimated population (2025): 27,061
- Total area: 441.49 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39131
About Pike County
Pike County is a county located in the Appalachian (southern) region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,088. Its county seat is Waverly, and the county is named for explorer Zebulon Pike.
History of Pike County
Pike County was organized on February 1, 1815, from portions of Scioto, Ross, and Adams Counties, and was named in honor of Zebulon Pike, the explorer and soldier who had recently been killed in the War of 1812.
Pike County was the site of the Pike County Massacre where eight members of the Rhoden family were shot and killed the evening of April 21 to 22, 2016.
Cities and Villages in Pike County
Villages
Beaver, Piketon, Waverly â€
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Pike County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Pike County, Ohio?
Waverly is the county seat of Pike County, Ohio.
When was Pike County established?
Pike County was established on Feb 1, 1815. It was formed from Ross, Scioto, and Adams Counties.
Who or what is Pike County named for?
Pike County is named for General Zebulon M. Pike (1779 to 1813), a War of 1812 officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in Colorado in 1806.
How many people live in Pike County, Ohio?
Pike County has an estimated population of 27,061 as of 2025.
What cities are in Pike County, Ohio?
Pike County has no incorporated cities. Its communities include Beaver, Piketon, Waverly †.
Where can I find local businesses in Pike County?
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