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Hocking

A township of 4,896 people in Fairfield County, Ohio
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Map of Hocking: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.6%536 of 20,943 acres
Trails9.3 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves7109 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Hocking

Township in Ohio, US
4,850Population
32.9 sq miArea
968 ftElevation

Hocking Township is one of the thirteen townships of Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 4,850.

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Most working residents leave Hocking for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (26%), Lancaster (18%) and Canal Winchester (2%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Columbus
26%
Lancaster
18%
Canal Winchester
2%
Dublin
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hocking →

Health in Hocking

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Fairfield Medical CenterLancaster · 5.1 mi · ER
Fchc SouthLancaster · 3.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Hocking
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43130, 43102 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hocking →

Natural hazards in Hocking

13
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
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Hocking has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Fairfield County District LibraryLancaster · 4 miles · 55 hrs a week

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