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Rawson, OH
Village in Hancock County, Ohio.
Population
642
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,680
ZIP codes
0
Rawson and its ZIP codes
Rawson at a glance
- Rawson is about 5.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,875, 20% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 (38% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,167 a month.
Local data for Rawson, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rawson, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$1,167/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
2.6%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (246), French Americans (100), Irish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Rawson.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,821
43,831 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.08B
FY 2026, $14,452 per person
How people get to work
Rawson, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rawson, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
387
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rawson, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Rawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount CoryVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Benton RidgeVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| JeneraVillage | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| BlufftonVillage | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| GilboaVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| PandoraVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| FindlayCity | 9.9 mi | 19.7 |
| McCombVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Mount BlanchardVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DolaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BeaverdamVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| AdaVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| DunkirkVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| OttawaVillage | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| LeipsicVillage | 14 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rawson, OH in?
- Rawson is in Hancock County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Rawson, OH?
- About 642 people live in Rawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rawson?
- Nearby places include Mount Cory (2.5 mi), Benton Ridge (3.3 mi), Jenera (5 mi), Bluffton (6.9 mi), Arlington (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023