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Russia, OH
Village in Shelby County, Ohio.
Population
638
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
736
ZIP codes
0
Russia and its ZIP codes
Russia at a glance
- Russia is about 2.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,685, 14% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,000 (21% above Ohio) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Russia, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Russia, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,685
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$260,000
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
28.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (337), French Americans (170), Irish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Russia.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,522
26,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,615
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $5,775 per person
How people get to work
Russia, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Russia, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russia, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Russia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VersaillesVillage | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BradfordVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| YorkshireVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort LoramieVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| OsgoodVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CovingtonVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| GettysburgVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| LockingtonVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| PiquaCity | 10 mi | 13.2 |
| North StarVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MinsterVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| AnsoniaVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Maria SteinCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| RossburgVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Pleasant HillVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russia, OH in?
- Russia is in Shelby County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Russia, OH?
- About 638 people live in Russia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russia?
- Nearby places include Versailles (3.6 mi), Newport (4.8 mi), Bradford (7.1 mi), Yorkshire (7.8 mi), Fort Loramie (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023