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La Rue, OH
Village in Marion County, Ohio.
Population
725
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,517
ZIP codes
0
La Rue and its ZIP codes
La Rue at a glance
- La Rue is about 5.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,156, 5% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,600 (47% below Ohio) and median rent is $482 a month.
Local data for La Rue, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Rue, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,156
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$482/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (158), German Americans (119), Norwegian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for La Rue.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,200
23,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $5,873 per person
How people get to work
La Rue, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Rue, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
183
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Rue, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near La Rue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BloomingtonVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount VictoryVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MarseillesVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Green CampVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgewayVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RichwoodVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| MorralVillage | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| KentonCity | 13 mi | 5 |
| HarpsterVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| ProspectVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MarionCity | 14 mi | 13 |
| West MansfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| PattersonVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| KirbyVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Magnetic SpringsVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ForestVillage | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Rue, OH in?
- La Rue is in Marion County, Ohio.
- What is the population of La Rue, OH?
- About 725 people live in La Rue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Rue?
- Nearby places include New Bloomington (3.7 mi), Mount Victory (7.8 mi), Marseilles (8.4 mi), Green Camp (9.7 mi), Ridgeway (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023