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Risingsun, OH
Village in Wood County, Ohio.
Population
737
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,294
ZIP codes
0
Risingsun and its ZIP codes
Risingsun at a glance
- Risingsun is about 4.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,705 a year, 7% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,400 (52% below Ohio) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Risingsun, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Risingsun, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,705
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$102,400
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.3%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (176), Italian Americans (92), Irish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Risingsun.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
74,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $5,899 per person
How people get to work
Risingsun, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Risingsun, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Risingsun, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Risingsun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WayneVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| West MillgroveVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BradnerVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| FostoriaCity | 7.3 mi | 7.6 |
| KansasCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| HelenaVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BurgoonVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Jerry CityVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| BloomdaleVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| GibsonburgVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| BettsvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PembervilleVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| CygnetVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BairdstownVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcadiaVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BascomCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Risingsun, OH in?
- Risingsun is in Wood County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Risingsun, OH?
- About 737 people live in Risingsun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Risingsun?
- Nearby places include Wayne (3.5 mi), West Millgrove (3.7 mi), Bradner (4.1 mi), Fostoria (7.3 mi), Kansas (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023