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Otway, OH
Village in Scioto County, Ohio.
Population
83
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
474
ZIP codes
0
Otway and its ZIP codes
Otway at a glance
- Otway is 64% denser than Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Otway, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scioto County. PPP loans are for Otway.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,311
25,000 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,484
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,746 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Otway, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Otway, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Otway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RardenVillage | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| McDermottCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| LucasvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| West PortsmouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| FriendshipCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PeeblesVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| RosemountCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| PortsmouthCity | 14 mi | 10.7 |
| ClarktownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| South Shore, KYCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| New BostonVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| PiketonVillage | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MinfordCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Garrison, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Sinking SpringVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Otway, OH in?
- Otway is in Scioto County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Otway, OH?
- About 83 people live in Otway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Otway?
- Nearby places include Rarden (5 mi), McDermott (7.3 mi), Lucasville (10 mi), West Portsmouth (11 mi), Friendship (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023