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Hanover’s story
211 years in pictures
Census counts: 322 in 1870, 1,270 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1909 on.
- 1815Hanover is settled
HanoverOH
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,397
2025 Census estimate · +10.2% since 2020
Typical home
$322K
+2% in a year
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
40.6
years
Jobs based here
377
A commuter town
Is Hanover a good place to live?
Hanover’s best subject grades are a B+ for cost of living and incomes; its weakest is a D for walkability. Hanover’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 75 of Ohio’s 1,560 towns score lower on civic life. Hanover has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
WeakestDWalkability
What makes Hanover stand out
Where Hanover beats most towns.
Small town
1,397 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MarneHanover
How Hanover grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Hanover is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 0.4% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →Jobs & income$83K median household income; 377 jobs based hereB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →HealthLicking Memorial Hospital 9.6 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsBeat 53% of Ohio districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksBOpen →History3 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life0 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market49 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 40.6; 23% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hanover: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hanover, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterValley Mobile Home ParkNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hanover’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Licking County Board of ElectionsLicking County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4305543055 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hanover.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Hanover’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Hanover for work: only 3% work in town. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Hanover, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Newark (29%), Columbus (16%) and Heath (6%).
3%work in town
| Hanover | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hanover3%
Newark29%
Columbus16%
Heath6%
Zanesville2%
16 mi
median commute distance
377
jobs based in Hanover
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 7% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade B+
A typical Hanover home is worth about $322K
The typical Hanover home is worth about $322,000, up 2% in a year, 31% above the Ohio typical home. Hanover’s median rent is $887 a month.
$322KZillow home value
| Hanover | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $887 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hanover$322K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
49
days on market
93.6%
sale-to-list price
+2%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Hanover has four seasons and pleasant summers
Hanover has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Hanover
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Hanover since 1980.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHail
1
paid flood claims since 1980
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Ohio overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Hanover has grown 10% since 2020, to 1,397 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of residents are under 18 in Hanover.
40.6median age · OH 39.7
| Hanover | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 24% | 29% |
HanoverOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school46%
Some college17%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 70% are men (OH 51%).
| Hanover | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.5% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.3% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.3% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Hanover is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Hanover beats the Ohio average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 27% of Hanover adults have been diagnosed with depression.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Hanover | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Hanover | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 75.7% | 79.2% |
Licking Memorial Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 46 attractions →Ohio Stadium and 29 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hanover. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
38 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
40 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
40 mi Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
12 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
34 mi Zoo & aquariumThe WildsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hanover
18pages on Hanover
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Hanover
Ohio State University-Newark CampusUniversity or college · Public · Newark9.1 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionCentral Ohio Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Newark9.1 mi$5,256 in-state tuitionDenison UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Granville13 mi$67,000 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Hanover residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hanover for work
Where Hanover’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
377jobs based in Hanover
3%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Hanover
3 notable people were born in Hanover.
About Hanover
Village in Ohio, United States
Hanover is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,270 at the 2020 census. The village lies along Ohio State Route 16.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1849
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 823 ft
Questions about Hanover
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hanover, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Hanover, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Milton I. Southard and Hannah R. Cope Plimpton.