The Town FilesLicking County, Ohio
181,837 people. The median home is worth $275,200 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $84,426.
Towns in Licking County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 49,934 | $192,300 | $61,670 | 38.8 |
| Pataskala | 17,886 | $314,500 | $92,033 | 37.1 |
| Heath | 10,412 | $235,700 | $71,917 | 43.2 |
| Granville | 5,946 | $502,300 | $124,408 | 28.0 |
| Johnstown | 5,182 | $347,900 | $91,713 | 35.6 |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,276 | $349,000 | $110,887 | 42.8 |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,520 | $200,400 | $79,286 | 48.9 |
People and housing
| Licking County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,078 | $914 |
| Median household income | $84,426 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
72,111 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,066 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 664 storm events in Licking County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Licking County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).