Hancock
Ohio

What stands out

Against every county in America, Hancock County is unusual in two ways: the average commute is in the bottom 12% of American counties (17 minutes) and high-school completion is in the top 14% of American counties (94%). Within Ohio it ranks 1st of 42 counties for the average commute, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Hancock County, Ohio. 75,072 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -226).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $67,006 a year, higher than 68% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $65,463. Unemployment runs 3.3%, lower than 55% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 17 minutes each way.

Ohio takes 1.7% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,126 a year.

Home

The median home costs $242K, pricier than 53% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $903 a month. Property tax is 1.03% of home value, roughly $1,847 a year on that median home, higher than 62% of American counties. 69% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than 64% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 12 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.9 years, longer than 63% of American counties. There are 147 active physicians in the county, about 19.6 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 7.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.21 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 74% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 31 points. 68% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 52°F, highs near 62 and lows near 42, colder than 66% of American counties. About 32 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 71 out of 100, riskier than 71% of American counties; the county has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 247 Mbps down, faster than 73% of American counties. There are 7 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.