Hocking County

OH · Pop. 34,659 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Hocking County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 34,659.

$/Acre: $1,853

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 23.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$52,845

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,853

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale1755

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,627 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)151 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K522

Property Crime /100K553

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong