Rarden township, Ohio
Rarden township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rarden township is a geographic entity located in Scioto County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,024. The land area covers 31.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,024 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34 yrs | ±20.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 280 | ±111 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 316 | ±115 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 280 | ±111 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $46,600 | ±$16,092 |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | ±$29 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,786 | ±$34,804 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,280 | ±$4,732 |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% | ±29.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 332 | ±323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | ±8.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 315 | ±174 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 60% | ±33.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF RARDEN
GUS Population: 1,035 (2024)
ID: 139567
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
FISCAL OFFICER, 822 DRY FORK ROAD, RARDEN OH 45671
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GUS Population: 71,798 (2024)
ID: 110688
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN SCIOTO COUNTY COMM
602 7TH ST, RM 1, PORTSMOUTH OH 45662-3950
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Portsmouth, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Portsmouth, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Portsmouth, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Piketon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mc Dermott, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mc Dermott, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mc Dermott, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Peebles, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Peebles, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Piketon, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pike County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketon, OH, 45661 |
7402892282101
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PEEBLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 157 HIGH ST., PEEBLES, OH, 45660 |
(937) 587-2085
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Scioto County Career Technical Center
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College Vocational | 15.2 mi away | 951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville, OH, 45648-0766 |
7402595526
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WESTERN BRANCH
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 13256 STATE ROUTE 124, PIKETON, OH, 45661 |
(740) 493-1745
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Shawnee State University
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College | 19.6 mi away | 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662 |
7403543205
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LUCASVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 103 STATE ROUTE 728, LUCASVILLE, OH, 45648 |
(740) 259-6119
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Paramount Beauty Academy
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College | 19.7 mi away | 1745 11th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-4527 |
7403532436
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PIKETON BRANCH
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 200 E SECOND ST, PIKETON, OH, 45661 |
(740) 289-3064
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 2469 MOORE ROAD, SEAMAN, OH, 45679 |
(937) 386-2556
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GARNET A. WILSON PL OF PIKE CO
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 207 N. MARKET ST., WAVERLY, OH, 45690 |
(740) 947-4921
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WAVERLY, OH US, located 18.3 miles from Rarden township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7° | 21.7° | 30.7° | 3.20" | 5.0" |
| February | 43.8° | 23.9° | 33.9° | 3.13" | 3.5" |
| March | 53.7° | 31.1° | 42.4° | 4.25" | 0.9" |
| April | 66.4° | 41.0° | 53.7° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.0° | 52.0° | 63.5° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.0° | 61.2° | 72.1° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 64.7° | 75.5° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 62.5° | 73.9° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 54.7° | 67.1° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.6° | 42.5° | 55.1° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.9° | 32.1° | 43.5° | 2.90" | 0.1" |
| December | 44.4° | 26.8° | 35.6° | 3.39" | 2.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Rarden village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Otway village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Peebles village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| McDermott CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Sinking Spring village | Village | 12.2 mi | — |
| Lucasville CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3914565522. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.