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Hanging Rock

Ohiovillage

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Hanging Rock

Total population

142

Median home value

$125,000

12.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$67,188

Hanging Rock$67k

National$74k

Elevation165 m

Land area1.66 km²

Weather79°F · Sunny

Coordinates38.56°, -82.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

165 m

Area

1.66 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Hanging Rock is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 204 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Hanging Rock had its start in 1820 when European Americans built a blast furnace at the site. Village development followed as workers came to the furnace. The village takes its name from a nearby cliff. The village reached its peak population in 1890. Industrial changes reduced the need for labor, and people gradually left for work elsewhere.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The Hanging Rock Recreational Area and the Hanging Rock Ponds are located near the village.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

60.2

Median home value

$125,000

Housing units

86

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

2.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

97.9%

Black

0%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.5600

Longitude

-82.7276

Water area

0.08 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

79°F

Sunny

Tonight

55°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

78°F

Sunny

Thursday Night

48°F

Clear

Friday

78°F

Sunny

Friday Night

52°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Hanging Rock, OH from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

39.1%

Diabetes

13.4%

Adult obesity

42.8%

Binge drinking

16%

Adult smoking

23.4%

No leisure activity

34.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

17,504

Distinct species (top 10)

10

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
616
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
407
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
394
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
386
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
384
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
378
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
352
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
349

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus

American country singer and actor

Bill McCutcheon

Bill McCutcheon

American actor (1924-2002)

Bobby Bare

American country singer

Marion Tinsley

American checkers player (1927–1995)

American jazz drummer (1944–2023)

David F. Edwards

American physicist

U.S. representative from Mississippi (1826-1885)

Kentucky-born Democratic politician (1935-2006)

J. Alfred Taylor

J. Alfred Taylor

American politician (1878–1956)

John K. Richards

John K. Richards

United States federal judge (1856-1909)

French classical pianist of US origin

American professional basketball player

American murderer (1931-2011)

American football player (born 1986)

American baseball player

Charlie Hastings

Charlie Hastings

American baseball player

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Ohio

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,459

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

167

Avg daily Wikipedia views

6

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Hanging Rock

Flood insurance study

Nick Talevski · 2008

A Standard history of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio

Eugene B. Willard · 1983

A standard history of the Hanging Rock iron region of Ohio

A standard history of the Hanging Rock iron region of Ohio

Eugene B. Willard · 1916

The iron industries of Ironton, and the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio

The iron industries of Ironton, and the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio

Albert Lawson · 1871

A Standard History of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio; An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of the Industrial and Commercial Development; Volume 2

A Standard History of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio; An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of the Industrial and Commercial Development; Volume 2

Daniel Webster Williams · 2017

Hanging Rock area fishing guide

United States. Forest Service · 1997

[Charcoal furnaces in the Hanging Rock Iron Region

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Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Eastern Hornet Fly

Eastern Hornet Fly

Spilomyia longicornis

Seen 2026-10-06

Bold Jumping Spider

Bold Jumping Spider

Phidippus audax

Seen 2026-10-06

Eastern Calligrapher

Eastern Calligrapher

Toxomerus geminatus

Seen 2026-10-06

Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

Seen 2026-10-04

chicken of the woods

chicken of the woods

Laetiporus sulphureus

Seen 2026-10-04

Georgia Wolf Spider

Georgia Wolf Spider

Tigrosa georgicola

Seen 2026-10-04

Northern Black Widow

Northern Black Widow

Latrodectus variolus

Seen 2026-10-04

Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

Seen 2026-10-04

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library