Hemlock Church of Christ, 2016
Hemlock’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 581 in 1900, 142 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1911 on.
- 1872Hemlock is settled
HemlockOH
A town of 148, settled in 1872.
Population
148
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$53K
Census ACS
Median age
35.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Hemlock a good place to live?
Hemlock’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Hemlock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
148 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Salt Lick TownshipCoal TownshipHemlock
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hemlock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hemlock, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSouthern Perry Co-HemlockNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hemlock’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, Perry County Board of ElectionsPerry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4373043730 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 Hemlock.
Climate
In Hemlock, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Hemlock has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring40–64°
Summer60–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hemlock is
Hemlock beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 42% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hemlock, above both the Ohio town median (38%) and the median of U.S. towns (36%). 20% of Hemlock adults smoke cigarettes.
| Hemlock | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Hemlock | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 8% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 7.1% |
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
14.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Hemlock, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hemlock
16pages on Hemlock
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hemlock
About 1 of every 100 Hemlock residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Famous people from Hemlock
3 notable people were born in Hemlock.
About Hemlock
Village in Ohio, United States
Hemlock is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 142 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
Questions about Hemlock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hemlock, OH a good place to live?
Hemlock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Hemlock, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including James G. Thimmes and Red Joseph.