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Hanging Rock, OH
Village in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Population
142
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
255
ZIP codes
0
Hanging Rock and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Hanging Rock.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,844
13,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$408M
FY 2026, $7,003 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hanging Rock, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanging Rock, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Hanging Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington, KYCity | 0.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Raceland, KYCity | 1.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Flatwoods, KYCity | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Russell, KYCity | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Wurtland, KYCity | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| IrontonCity | 3.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Bellefonte, KYCity | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Westwood, KYCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Greenup, KYCity | 5.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Coal GroveVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Ironville, KYCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Franklin FurnaceCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Ashland, KYCity | 7.7 mi | 10.7 |
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| South PointVillage | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanging Rock, OH in?
- Hanging Rock is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Hanging Rock, OH?
- About 142 people live in Hanging Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanging Rock?
- Nearby places include Worthington, KY (0.9 mi), Raceland, KY (1.6 mi), Flatwoods, KY (2.8 mi), Russell, KY (3.1 mi), Wurtland, KY (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023