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Ohio County, IN
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Ohio County, Indiana.
Population
5,999
Land area
86sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Ohio County
Ohio County at a glance
- Ohio County is 64% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,392, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,100 and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Ohio County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ohio County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,392
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$213,100
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,916), Irish Americans (761), Italian Americans (333).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,107
1,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $7,301 per person
PPP loans
$2.1M
66 loans, 319 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,853
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ohio County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ohio County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
182
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ohio County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ohio County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ohio County, IN?
- Rising Sun is the largest city or town in Ohio County, with about 2,474 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ohio County?
- Ohio County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47040.
- What is the population of Ohio County, IN?
- About 5,999 people live in Ohio County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ohio County?
- Ohio County borders Boone County, KY, Dearborn County, Ripley County, Switzerland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023