About Ironton
Set in the southern part of Ohio, Ironton is a close-knit town counting 10,147 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ironton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,270 residents per square mile.
📰 Ironton News Today
- Theodore Riedel Obituary (2026) - Ironton, OH - The Herald-Dispatch Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new storm drainage system WSAZ · Aug 12
- Anti-Flock legislation introduced in Ironton FOX 8 News · Jul 26
- Ohio leaders and residents voice concerns over rising energy costs WOWK 13 News · Aug 3
- Ironton Tribune: Acton Has Shown More Accessibility to Public Than Ramaswamy Dr. Amy Acton for Governor · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ironton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Ironton — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,147.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ironton
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- The Armory Smokehouse — steak house
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Frisch's Big Boy — burger
- Giovanni's Pizza — pizza
- Ironton Puretap — coffee shop (café)
- Melini Cucina — italian
- Patties & Pints — burger
- The Depot — american
- The Shake Shop — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lawrence County Museum · Museum
- Vesuvius Furnace · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ironton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ironton
- Dawson-Bryant Elementary School
- Ironton Elementary School
- Ironton High School
- Ironton Middle School
- Rock Hill Elementary School
- Rock Hill Middle School
- Rock Hill Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Samuel Cramblit
Population (2024)10,147
Rank in state#174 of 923
Land area4.47 sq mi
Density2,270/sq mi
Coordinates38.5326, -82.6781