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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Hocking County, Ohio

Hocking County has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%. On the median home value of $186,400, that's roughly $1,852 per year. Median household income is $62,960.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.99%
median tax $1,852 ÷ median home $186,400
Median Home Value1
$186,400
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$62,960
per-capita $32,655
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,852
at 0.99% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricHocking CountyOhio (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.99%1.05%
Median home value1$186,400—
State income tax3top rate 2.75%top rate 2.75%
State sales tax37.29% combined7.29% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Hocking County, OH

Hocking County offers a relatively affordable entry point for homebuyers in Ohio. With a median home value of $186,400, the median annual property tax bill comes to $1,852, based on an effective rate of 0.994%. That rate sits below Ohio's statewide median of 1.051%, and the county ranks 60th out of 88 for property tax rate within the state. The national median effective rate of 0.794% is lower still, so buyers comparing regions should weigh that difference. Households here earn a median of $62,960, with per-capita income at $32,655. Communities like Laurelville and Carbon Hill anchor day-to-day life in this largely rural county. For anyone weighing a purchase, the combination of below-state-average taxes and home prices under $200,000 may stretch a budget further than in many other Ohio counties.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Hocking County, OH?
The effective rate is 0.99% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.99% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($186,400), the estimated annual bill is about $1,852.
Is Hocking County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 1.05% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Hocking County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Hocking County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.