Rawson, Ohio
Village · Population 556 · #639 in Ohio
About Rawson
Rawson is a tiny community in northwestern Ohio counting 556 people who proudly call it home.
Rawson 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 1,463 residents per square mile.
📰 Rawson News Today
- Cory-Rawson High School (OH) Basketball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Multiple dogs rescued from Hancock County home during search warrant WTOL · Jun 23
- Investigation into internet crimes against children leads to rescue of 15 dogs, deputies say WTVG · Jun 23
- Electronics seized and 13 dogs removed from home during Rawson search warrant Hometown Stations · Jun 25
- Cory-Rawson Girls Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 14
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What Makes Rawson Unique
- The only place in America named Rawson — 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 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Rawson
- Cory-Rawson Elementary School
- Cory-Rawson High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)556
Rank in state#639 of 923
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density1,463/sq mi
Coordinates40.9569, -83.7851