La Rue is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. The population was 676 at the 2020 census. The village is served by Elgin Local School District. La Rue was named for Major William LaRue, who founded the town on June 3, 1851.

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Town numbers

ZIP code43332

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Living in La Rue

Housing in La Rue

$138K▲ 12.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical La Rue home is worth about $138,000, up 12.7% in a year, 44% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in La Rue

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Most working residents leave La Rue for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Marion (14%), Marion (11%) and Columbus (9%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Marion

14%

Marion

11%

Columbus

Delaware

2%Work in townlive and work in La Rue 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 57Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in La Rue

Compared with Ohio

1worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

32.1%More adults who get no exerciseOH 26.9% · worse

Care nearby

Hardin Memorial HospitalKenton · 12.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Kenton Community Health CenterKenton · 12.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in La Rue

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

69Does La Rue flood?paid flood claims since 1980 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to La Rue MapLa Rue vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in La Rue

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La Rue has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

64° / 43°Fall