Hocking County, Ohio
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 7% for amenities nearby
- top 13% for cost of living
- bottom 15% for violent crime
Hocking County is a county in Ohio with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, cost of living, and airport distance. It rates lower on commute time and violent crime.
Official websiteco.hocking.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.9 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 87% of US counties
Home Value$164k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$773better than 61% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.04%better than 36% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.78%better than 66% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.7 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.3 inbetter than 49% of US counties
Sunny Days200 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 58% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.3better than 51% of US counties
School Quality53.8better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime1525/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Crime1639/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Community
Population28,10452nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1011th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.6%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.1%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 16% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.5%better than 57% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.30better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hocking County an affordable place to live?
- Hocking County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 87% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hocking County?
- The median home value in Hocking County is $164k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hocking County?
- Median household income in Hocking County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hocking County?
- Median gross rent in Hocking County is $773 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hocking County safe?
- Hocking County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1525/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1639/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hocking County?
- Hocking County averages 74°F in July and 30°F in January, with 41.7 in of annual precipitation and about 200 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hocking County?
- Public-school quality in Hocking County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hocking County?
- The average one-way commute in Hocking County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)