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Georgetown, OH
Village in Brown County, Ohio.
Population
3,899
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
939
ZIP codes
0
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is about 3.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,607 a year, 42% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,600 (31% below Ohio) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,607
Poverty rate
38.4%
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (390), German Americans (369), French Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,542
8,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,840 per person
How people get to work
Georgetown, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamersvilleVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HigginsportVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Dover, KYCity | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake WaynokaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Augusta, KYCity | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| RipleyVillage | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| FelicityVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SardiniaVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount OrabVillage | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| BethelVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ChiloVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WinchesterVillage | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| MowrystownVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BufordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Germantown, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, OH in?
- Georgetown is in Brown County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Georgetown, OH?
- About 3,899 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Hamersville (5.4 mi), Russellville (6.2 mi), Higginsport (6.5 mi), Dover, KY (7.9 mi), Lake Waynoka (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023