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Hocking County
Nestled among rich natural resources, Hocking County blends beauty with practicality: State parks, affordable homes, and a variety of build-to-suit, lease, and lease-purchase options for development and investment. It’s also a charming corner of Ohio—great schools, safe streets, and just enough outdoor adventure to leave your legs delightfully tired. Every year, thousands of visitors are drawn here by the quiet magic of our state parks, national forests, nature preserves, and thriving arts scene. It’s a place where life slows down just enough to remind you that more is still possible.
Connect with the Hocking County Economic Development Organization
Joy Evangelista, Executive Director
joy@hockingcountycic.com(740) 380-0446
Hocking County CIC
30260 Industrial Park Drive
Logan, Ohio 43138
http://www.hockingcountycic.com/
A Snapshot of Hocking County
County Seat:
Logan
Local resource:
Hocking Hills Chamber of CommerceNearest Airport(s):
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 55 miles Rickenbacker International Airport (Columbus): 46 miles Fairfield County Airport (Lancaster, OH): 23.2 miles
Highways:
US 33, OH 93, OH 180, OH 56, OH 664, OH 312, OH 328
Workforce:
139,501 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
27,758 living in the county
GDP:
$4,678,872,579 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Wood & Paper Products
Metal Fabrication
Railways:
Short Line Rail Operation owned and operated by Genessee & Wyoming Railroad
Higher Education:
Hocking College, Logan Campus
Median Household Income:
$63,910
Median Home Value:
$183,654
Cost of Living Index:
89.8
Major Employers
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
AEP-Ohio
South Central Power Co-op
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Frontier
Glofiber
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas of Ohio Southeastern Natural Gas Co-op
Top attractions in Hocking County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Hocking Hills
This state park is a hiking paradise.
Downtown Logan
A charming, walkable downtown.
Hocking Hills Winery
Family owned and operated winery.
John Glenn Astronomy Park
Explore this unique stargazing park.
58 West
Restaurant, winery, brewery, and distillery.
Lake Logan State Park
Enjoy boating, hiking, fishing, and more.
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