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Botkins, OH
Village in Shelby County, Ohio.
Population
956
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Botkins and its ZIP codes
Botkins at a glance
- Botkins is about 2.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,000, 12% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,400 and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Botkins, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Botkins, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,000
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (561), Irish Americans (67), French Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Botkins.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,522
26,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,615
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $5,775 per person
How people get to work
Botkins, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Botkins, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Botkins, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Botkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnaVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| KettlersvilleVillage | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| Jackson CenterVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| WapakonetaCity | 7.8 mi | 6.7 |
| New KnoxvilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| St. JohnsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Port JeffersonVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| New BremenVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| MinsterVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| UniopolisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SidneyCity | 12 mi | 12 |
| Fort LoramieVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| BucklandVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| St. MarysCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| LakeviewVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| New HampshireCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Botkins, OH in?
- Botkins is in Shelby County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Botkins, OH?
- About 956 people live in Botkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Botkins?
- Nearby places include Anna (4.1 mi), Kettlersville (4.4 mi), Jackson Center (7.2 mi), Wapakoneta (7.8 mi), New Knoxville (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023