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La Rue, OH

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Population
674
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
931 ft
Median Home Value
$113,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$482/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,156
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in OhioPopulation rankingHighest population places in OhioNearest larger communityMarion, Ohio14 miles away · 35,587 residents.

About La Rue

La Rue is a quiet, close-knit village tucked in the farmland west of Marion. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with peaceful residential streets, wide-open rural views, and neighbors who know each other by name. The community has a colorful backstory, too. In the 1920s, local resident Walter Lingo ran a world-famous Airedale terrier kennel and founded the Oorang Indians, an early NFL team that featured legendary athlete Jim Thorpe.

Downtown La Rue

Local kids attend the Elgin Local School District, while shopping, dining, and healthcare are an easy drive down the road in Marion. Community pride comes alive each June during the Oorang Bang festival, where residents get together for food, games, and dog-friendly events. For anyone looking for affordable country living, quiet nights, and friendly neighbors, La Rue offers a relaxed slice of rural Ohio.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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