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Rayland, OH
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio.
Population
507
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,073
ZIP codes
0
Rayland and its ZIP codes
Rayland at a glance
- Rayland is about 3.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,188 a year, 20% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (45% below Ohio) and median rent is $496 a month.
Local data for Rayland, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rayland, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,188
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$496/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (137), Polish Americans (74), German Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Rayland.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,247
19,530 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$504M
FY 2026, $7,731 per person
How people get to work
Rayland, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rayland, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rayland, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Rayland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TiltonsvilleVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Windsor Heights, WVVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ConnorvilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Beech Bottom, WVVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Clearview, WVVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| DillonvaleVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| West Liberty, WVTown | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount PleasantVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Martins FerryCity | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| BrilliantCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Bethany, WVTown | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Wheeling, WVCity | 6.9 mi | 13.6 |
| New AlexandriaVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Wellsburg, WVCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| BridgeportVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rayland, OH in?
- Rayland is in Jefferson County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Rayland, OH?
- About 507 people live in Rayland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rayland?
- Nearby places include Tiltonsville (1.1 mi), Windsor Heights, WV (1.4 mi), Connorville (1.6 mi), Beech Bottom, WV (2.5 mi), Yorkville (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023