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Kanauga, OH
Census-designated place in Gallia County, Ohio.
Population
270
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
933
ZIP codes
0
Kanauga and its ZIP codes
Kanauga at a glance
- Kanauga is about 3.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Kanauga, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallia County. PPP loans are for Kanauga.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,312
11,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,766 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kanauga, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kanauga, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Kanauga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant, WVCity | 1.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Henderson, WVTown | 1.1 mi | 0.4 |
| GallipolisVillage | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Gallipolis Ferry, WVCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.3 |
| CheshireVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BidwellCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MiddleportVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Apple Grove, WVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Leon, WVTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Rio GrandeVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Clifton, WVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Mason, WVTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| VintonVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Hartford City, WVTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| RutlandVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| PomeroyVillage | 14 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kanauga, OH in?
- Kanauga is in Gallia County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Kanauga, OH?
- About 270 people live in Kanauga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kanauga?
- Nearby places include Point Pleasant, WV (1.1 mi), Henderson, WV (1.1 mi), Gallipolis (3.3 mi), Gallipolis Ferry, WV (5.5 mi), Cheshire (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023