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Laurelville’s story
155 years in pictures
The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1910 on.
- 1871Laurelville is established
LaurelvilleOH
A town of 503, established in 1871.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
503
2025 Census estimate · −3.3% since 2020
Median home value
$176K
Census ACS
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
134
Balanced
Is Laurelville a good place to live?
0.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Laurelville, below both Ohio’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (29%). Laurelville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Laurelville stand out
Where Laurelville beats most towns.
Small town
503 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Saltcreek TownshipAdelphiPerry TownshipColerain TownshipLaurelville
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Laurelville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Laurelville, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLaurelville, Vlg of water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Laurelville’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, Hocking County Board of ElectionsHocking County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4313543135 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 Laurelville.
Climate
Laurelville has four seasons and pleasant summers
Laurelville has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 22° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring41–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–66°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Laurelville’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Laurelville for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Laurelville fell to 134 in 2023, 29 fewer than in 2013. 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Laurelville, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
4%work in town
| Laurelville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Laurelville4%
Columbus7%
Circleville7%
Pickaway Township6%
Lancaster6%
18 mi
median commute distance
134
jobs based in Laurelville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Laurelville is
Laurelville beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 44% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Laurelville.
| Laurelville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 28% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Laurelville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 79.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.5% | 15.3% |
Adena Regional Medical Center
13.6 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
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Laurelville
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Laurelville.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1983
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The median home in Laurelville sells for about $221K
50% of Laurelville households own their home.
$221Kmedian sale price
| Laurelville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $805 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Laurelville
16pages on Laurelville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Laurelville
About 7 of every 100 Laurelville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Laurelville
Village in Ohio, United States
Laurelville is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 512 at the 2020 census. It lies in the scenic Hocking Hills region and is known for its proximity to natural attractions and historic earthworks.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft
- ZIP code
- 43135
Questions about Laurelville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laurelville, OH a good place to live?
Laurelville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.