Rarden, Ohio
Village · Population 142 · #866 in Ohio
About Rarden
Rarden is a tiny community in southern Ohio counting 142 people who proudly call it home.
Rarden holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.
📰 Rarden News Today
- Nancy Mae Hess Obituary (2026) - Rarden, OH - Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Otway Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Obituary for Tim Robinette Sr. meekerfuneralhome.com · Feb 22
- James Smith Obituary | Serenity Funeral Care | Covington, KY Tribute Archive · Jul 22
- Powerball: Big win in Ohio as jackpot climbs WKBN.com · Dec 9
- Rarden, OH Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 10
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What Makes Rarden Unique
- The only place in America named Rarden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)142
Rank in state#866 of 923
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density676/sq mi
Coordinates38.9233, -83.2420