Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Hanging Rock is a small town in Ohio with a population of 168. Residents earn $73,125 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hanging Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hanging Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hanging Rock is $73,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hanging Rock is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hanging Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,125 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,131 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,170 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 788 |
| County GDP | $1,075M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,310 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.05% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $106,300 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Homeownership | 77.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,310 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.05% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5600°N, 82.7276°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 21089 |
Winner: Republican by 50.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |