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Ross, OH
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio.
Population
2,601
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
0
Ross and its ZIP codes
Ross at a glance
- Ross is about 2.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,522, 10% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,000 (13% above Ohio) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Ross, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ross, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (693), Irish Americans (452), Italian Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Ross.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,229
163,638 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.24B
FY 2026, $5,728 per person
How people get to work
Ross, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ross, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
675
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
607
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ross, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Ross
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Dry RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Pleasant RunCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.1 |
| MillvilleVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| New HavenCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| NorthgateCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount Healthy HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant Run FarmCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Taylor CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 8.6 |
| FairfieldCity | 6.3 mi | 20.8 |
| NorthbrookCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| New BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.4 |
| GroesbeckCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| HamiltonCity | 7.1 mi | 21.5 |
| Forest ParkCity | 7.2 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ross, OH in?
- Ross is in Butler County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Ross, OH?
- About 2,601 people live in Ross, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ross?
- Nearby places include Dunlap (2.4 mi), New Baltimore (3.2 mi), Dry Ridge (4.3 mi), Pleasant Run (4.6 mi), Millville (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023