Rocky River, Ohio

Rocky River, Ohio
Harbor and river entrance
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Rocky River
Rocky River
Coordinates: 41°28′31″N 081°50′45″W / 41.47528°N 81.84583°W / 41.47528; -81.84583
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Settled1810
Village incorporation1903
City incorporation1960
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorPamela E. Bobst (R)
Area
 • Total
5.60 sq mi (14.51 km2)
 • Land4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2)
 • Water0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2)  15.51%
Elevation
692 ft (211 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
21,755
 • Density4,599.8/sq mi (1,775.98/km2)
 census
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44116
Area code440
FIPS code39-68056
GNIS feature ID1049132
Websitewww.rockyriverohio.gov

Rocky River is a city in western Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. A suburb of Cleveland, it is located along the shore of Lake Erie approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of downtown Cleveland. The city is named for the Rocky River that forms its eastern border. The population was 21,755 according to the 2020 census data results.