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La Rue, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Marion County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
801
Population
1,669/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$31,156 per capita
$109,800
Home Value
$127,234 Zillow
$542
Median Rent
45.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
2,729 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $542/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
La Rue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5781°N, 83.3821°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
La Rue has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").