Rothville is a village in northern Chariton County, Missouri, United States.

[7] Famed writer Laura Ingalls-Wilder lived for a short time (1868-1869) on land within the town's borders.

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad line passes the southeast side of the community.

[8][9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.

21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 7.4% of families and 10.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.