At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$23,698 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $94,638
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
67.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.1% smoking rate
How Hemlock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hemlock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hemlock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hemlock residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,698. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hemlock is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,638. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
7.7% of adults in Hemlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
67.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hemlock has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density770/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$23,698
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent$1,097
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$94,638
Housing Units89
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation910 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+67.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute43 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hemlock was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.