Licking County

OH · Pop. 37,043 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Licking County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 37,043.

$/Acre: $3,208

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 57.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.51%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$86,405

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,208

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale3448

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,034 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K349

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate