Hocking County property tax
Homeowners in Hocking County, Ohio typically pay about 0.99% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,852 on a median home value of $186,400.
Typical effective rate
0.99%
higher than 36% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,852
per year
Median home value
$186,400
In OH
#60
of 88 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.99% — 6% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 24% lower than the Ohio median of 1.31%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,975 for mortgaged homes, $1,633 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 60th highest effective rate of 88 ranked Ohio counties; nationally it sits around the 64th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hocking County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.99%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hocking County, OH?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hocking County is 0.99% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,852) divided by the median home value ($186,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Hocking County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hocking County is valued at $186,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,852 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,975, versus $1,633 for homes without one.
How does Hocking County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Hocking County's effective rate is 24% lower than the Ohio median, ranking 60th of 88 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Ohio counties
Counties ranked closest to Hocking County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Ohio counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Pickaway County | 1.00% | $2,566 |
| 58 | Ross County | 1.00% | $1,708 |
| 59 | Ashland County | 0.99% | $1,858 |
| 61 | Miami County | 0.98% | $2,254 |
| 62 | Jefferson County | 0.98% | $1,257 |
| 63 | Vinton County | 0.98% | $1,469 |
Official data & resources for Hocking County
- Hocking County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hocking County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hocking County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.