Hocking County, Ohio
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Hocking County's 10 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Hocking County Compares
How Hocking County Compares
Hocking County scores 7 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hocking County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,016, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 44% of ZIPs at high risk
61.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,016
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,238 housing units in Hocking County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hocking County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hocking County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Hocking County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Hocking County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon Hill Water Association | 910 | 11 |
| 2 | City of Logan, | 6,704 | 11 |
| 3 | Old Straitsville Water Association | 2,950 | 11 |
| 4 | Old Straitsville-rockbridge | 361 | 11 |
| 5 | Ponderosa Estates Public Water System | 35 | 11 |
12 total water systems serve Hocking County.
All ZIP Codes in Hocking County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Hocking County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43111 | Carbon Hill | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 43135 | Laurelville | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) | $196K |
| 3 | 43766 | New Straitsville | 77 | B | 3 | $90K |
| 4 | 43144 | Murray City | 74 | B | 2 | $84K |
| 5 | 43138 | Logan | 71 | B | 11 (2 health) | $169K |
| 6 | 43127 | Haydenville | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 43152 | South Bloomingville | 63 | C | 0 | $163K |
| 8 | 43101 | Adelphi | 53 | D | 0 | $124K |
| 9 | 43158 | Union Furnace | 53 | D | 0 | $58K |
| 10 | 45633 | Hallsville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hocking County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hocking County, Ohio
Overview
Hocking County in Ohio covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
4 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.