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Rochester, OH
Village in Lorain County, Ohio.
Population
188
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is 42% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lorain County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,009
99,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.11B
FY 2026, $6,732 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
786
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
627
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WellingtonVillage | 5.1 mi | 3.6 |
| New LondonVillage | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| KiptonVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SpencerVillage | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Pheasant RunCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| WakemanVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Cinnamon LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SavannahVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| OberlinCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| LaGrangeVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Bailey LakesVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenwichVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| PolkVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| BirminghamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, OH in?
- Rochester is in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Rochester, OH?
- About 188 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Wellington (5.1 mi), New London (6 mi), Sullivan (8.5 mi), Kipton (9.6 mi), Spencer (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023