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Rutland, OH
Village in Meigs County, Ohio.
Population
956
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,093
ZIP codes
0
Rutland and its ZIP codes
Rutland at a glance
- Rutland is about 3.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,603 a year, 25% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,800 (61% below Ohio).
Local data for Rutland, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rutland, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,603
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$83,800
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (65), German Americans (61), French Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meigs County. PPP loans are for Rutland.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
3,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,085 per person
How people get to work
Rutland, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.4%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutland, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rutland, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Crime in Rutland
Rutland Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2022
- Violent crime
- 237
- per 100,000 people · 74% of the OH rate
- Property crime
- 2,844
- per 100,000 people · 152% of the OH rate
Cities near Rutland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PomeroyVillage | 4.6 mi | 3.3 |
| MiddleportVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Clifton, WVCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Mason, WVTown | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CheshireVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Hartford City, WVTown | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SyracuseVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| New Haven, WVTown | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WilkesvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BidwellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| VintonVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| RacineVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Point Pleasant, WVCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| AlbanyVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| KanaugaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Henderson, WVTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutland, OH in?
- Rutland is in Meigs County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Rutland, OH?
- About 956 people live in Rutland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutland?
- Nearby places include Pomeroy (4.6 mi), Middleport (4.7 mi), Clifton, WV (5.3 mi), Mason, WV (5.4 mi), Cheshire (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023