Hocking County, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
27,938 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,366 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$568 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbus Metro Area
3
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbus Metro Area
5
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 29
Feb 2 4 32
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 3 0 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 0 43
Dec 2 2 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OH State Senate District 17, OH State House District 92, OH
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Schools

Hocking Hills Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Chieftain Elementary School
5 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Hocking College
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
Ohio University-Main Campus
23 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Hocking Valley Community Hospital
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Fairfield Medical Center
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
32 miles, NW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
91 miles, S • 1.4 star
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