Main from Ross, 2015
Rossburg’s story
158 years in pictures
Census counts: 254 in 1890, a peak of 295 in 1960, 159 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1908 on.
- 1868Rossburg is platted
RossburgOH
A town of 161, platted in 1868.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
161
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$120K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
57.4
years
Jobs based here
2
A commuter town
Is Rossburg a good place to live?
Rossburg’s median age is 57.4 years, above both Ohio’s towns (41.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Rossburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
161 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rossburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rossburg, and how to reach them.
PowerAES Ohio16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Rossburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Darke County Board of ElectionsDarke County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4536245362 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rossburg.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Rossburg
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Rossburg’s workers commute out
Rossburg’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, against 24 minutes in Ohio’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 18% of Rossburg residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Rossburg fell to 2 in 2023, 63 fewer than in 2013.
0%work in town
| Rossburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Rossburg0%
Osgood7%
Fort Recovery7%
Versailles4%
New Bremen4%
15 mi
median commute distance
2
jobs based in Rossburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Rossburg has four seasons and pleasant summers
Rossburg has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Rossburg is
Rossburg beats the Ohio average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of adults binge drink in Rossburg.
| Rossburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Rossburg | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.1% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.3% |
Wayne Hospital
13.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Grand Lake St. Marys State Park and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rossburg. Close and well known come first.
19 mi State parkGrand Lake St. Marys State Park
12 mi MuseumFort Recovery
13 mi MuseumShrine of the Holy Relics
27 mi MuseumLevi Coffin House
31 mi MuseumArmstrong Air and Space Museum
40 mi GardenMinnetristaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park: Bruin, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Shrine of the Holy Relics: Rfgagel, Public domain · Levi Coffin House: Nyttend, Public domain · Armstrong Air and Space Museum: Tysto, Public domain · Minnetrista: XWHJ2004, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rossburg
16pages on Rossburg
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rossburg; the nearest are
Wright State University-Lake CampusUniversity or college · Public · Celina19.6 mi$7,728 in-state tuitionNorthwest State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Archbold82.8 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Rossburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Rossburg for work
Where Rossburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2jobs based in Rossburg
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Rossburg
Village in Ohio, United States
Rossburg is a village in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 159 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- ZIP code
- 45362
Questions about Rossburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rossburg, OH a good place to live?
Rossburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.