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Hide-A-Way Hills
OhioCDP
Total population
646
Median home value
$267,900
Bachelor's+
Median income
$0
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Overview
Hide-A-Way Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfield and Hocking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the community had a population of 976.
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History
Hide-A-Way Hills is a residential lake community located in the scenic Hocking Hills of southeastern Ohio. Established in 1961, the development was designed as a gated retreat offering both permanent residences and vacation homes, surrounded by natural beauty. It spans 1,730 acres of wooded terrain, rolling hills, and lakes, providing a secluded environment for its residents. Amenities: The community operates as a private, member-owned, club and homeowners’ association. Property ownership within the community includes membership in the club. Members share access to a wide range of core amenities maintained by the association which include five lakes, including the Lake of the Four Seasons, Deerfoot, Arrowhead, Tomahawk, and Eagle Claw; 9-hole golf course with Clubhouse Bar and Grill; Lodge Restaurant and Bar with dining and event spaces; Outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts; And an Amphitheater and parks. Governance: Hide-A-Way Hills Club, Inc. is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the membership. The board oversees community operations, security, maintenance, and long-term planning. Membership requires that members pay assessments and fees to support operational and capital expenses, plus reserve funding. Community: Hide-A-Way Hills maintains a reputation as a close-knit, nature-oriented community. Residents value privacy, outdoor living, and a sense of retreat from urban life. The combination of wooded lots, lakefront properties, and well-maintained facilities contributes to its appeal as both a weekend getaway and a year-round residence.
Geography
Hide-A-Way Hills is located in northern Hocking County and southeastern Fairfield County. Their lakes are built on several tributaries of Rush Creek, which in turn is a tributary of the Hocking River, which flows south to the Ohio River. About two-thirds of the community lies in northwestern Marion Township in Hocking County, while the remainder is in southern Rush Creek Township in Fairfield County. Hide-A-Way Hills is southeast of Lancaster, the Fairfield County seat, and northwest of Logan, the seat of Hocking County. Columbus, the state capital, is to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hide-A-Way Hills CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 7.71%, is water. The population was 976 as of 2020.
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Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Hide-A-Way Hills, OH from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves8,844
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves7,635
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves7,263
- Song SparrowMelospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves6,759
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves6,565
- Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves6,145
- Carolina ChickadeePoecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves6,018
- Mourning DoveZenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves5,862
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Largest nearby schools
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · Logan · 415 students · 16.6:1 ratio
- Chieftain Elementary SchoolElementary · Logan · 377 students · 16.4:1 ratio
- Green Elementary SchoolElementary · Logan · 317 students · 19.8:1 ratio
Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.9 — 2025-05-093 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
- M 2.8 — 2025-04-291 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio
- M 3.1 — 2025-04-243 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio
- M 3.1 — 2025-04-223 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio
- M 2.8 — 2025-02-030 km NE of Reno, Ohio
- M 3.1 — 2025-02-032 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in Ohio
- Lancaster8.9 mi away · pop. 40,552
- Junction City9.9 mi away
- Hamburg10.6 mi away · pop. 461
- New Straitsville13.7 mi away
- New Lexington14.4 mi away
- Baltimore15.2 mi away
- Millersport17.2 mi away
- Murray City18.7 mi away
- Kirkersville20.9 mi away
- Crooksville21.2 mi away · pop. 2,379
- Hebron21.5 mi away · pop. 2,508
- Jacksontown21.7 mi away
Geography & sun
Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.
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Books about Hide-A-Way Hills

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Recent natural events nearby
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Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
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Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • iNaturalist
- • CDC PLACES
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Wikipedia Pageviews API
- • Open Library