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Eaton, OH
City in Preble County, Ohio.
Population
8,339
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,297
ZIP codes
0
Eaton and its ZIP codes
Eaton at a glance
- Eaton is about 4.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 213th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $51,467 a year, 28% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,200 (31% below Ohio) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Eaton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eaton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,467
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,101), Irish Americans (947), French Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Preble County. PPP loans are for Eaton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,637
11,523 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,761
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $6,720 per person
How people get to work
Eaton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eaton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eaton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Eaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake LakengrenCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| West AlexandriaVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| CamdenVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| LewisburgVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| GratisVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| West ManchesterVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| EldoradoVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New ParisVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Boston, INTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| West ElktonVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| CastineVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| VeronaVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| New LebanonVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| SomervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BrookvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eaton, OH in?
- Eaton is in Preble County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Eaton, OH?
- About 8,339 people live in Eaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eaton?
- Nearby places include Lake Lakengren (5.3 mi), West Alexandria (5.4 mi), Camden (7.9 mi), Lewisburg (8.7 mi), Gratis (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023