Benton Ridge, Ohio
Village · Population 266 · #774 in Ohio
About Benton Ridge
Benton Ridge, OH is a tiny community located in northwestern Ohio, home to 266 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Benton Ridge holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 700 residents per square mile.
📰 Benton Ridge News Today
- Keith Jackson Obituary (2026) - Findlay, OH obituaries.thecourier.com · Jan 17
- Benton Ridge, OH Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 24
- Obituary for Cody Schoonover Hanneman Family Funeral Homes & Crematory · Mar 19
- Second Hancock County StoryWalk installed in Benton Ridge wtol.com · Nov 12
- Obituary for Katherine "Kathy" K (Waldman) Taylor - Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home · Jul 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Benton Ridge Unique
- The only place in America named Benton Ridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Benton Ridge
- Paradise Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)266
Rank in state#774 of 923
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density700/sq mi
Coordinates41.0043, -83.7920