La Rue, Ohio
Village · Population 671 · #603 in Ohio
About La Rue
Set in the central part of Ohio, La Rue is a tiny community with an estimated population of 671.
La Rue holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,398 residents per square mile.
📰 La Rue News Today
- Larry David Harrison Obituary (1943 - 2026) - La Rue, OH - Marion County Now Legacy obituary · Aug 5
- JC's Pizza, community staple in La Rue, set to close after 41 years The Marion Star · Mar 20
- West Virginia fugitive arrested in Marion County was convicted in 2007 Arizona kidnapping - NBC4 WCMH-TV NBC4 WCMH-TV · Oct 12
- Lori Ray Hummel Obituary (2026) - La Rue, OH - Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services of Ohio Legacy obituary · Jul 13
- La Rue, OH Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 19
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What Makes La Rue Unique
- The only place in America named La Rue — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)671
Rank in state#603 of 923
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density1,398/sq mi
Coordinates40.5781, -83.3821