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South Point, OH
Village in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Population
3,099
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,052
ZIP codes
0
South Point and its ZIP codes
South Point at a glance
- South Point is about 3.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,341 a year, 13% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 (14% below Ohio) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for South Point, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Point, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,341
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (402), German Americans (351), Mexican Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for South Point.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,844
13,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$408M
FY 2026, $7,003 per person
How people get to work
South Point, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Point, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Point, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near South Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 1.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Ceredo, WVCity | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Ashland, KYCity | 4.2 mi | 10.7 |
| Coal GroveVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Westwood, KYCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Ironville, KYCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Huntington, WVCity | 7.3 mi | 16.2 |
| Bellefonte, KYCity | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| ChesapeakeVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| IrontonCity | 8.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Russell, KYCity | 8.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Flatwoods, KYCity | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| Lavalette, WVCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Point, OH in?
- South Point is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
- What is the population of South Point, OH?
- About 3,099 people live in South Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Point?
- Nearby places include Catlettsburg, KY (1.2 mi), Kenova, WV (1.7 mi), Ceredo, WV (2.6 mi), Burlington (3.4 mi), Ashland, KY (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023