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Heath.
About
Life in Heath
Heath is a community of 10,545 people in Ohio. The median household income is $71,917, median rent runs about $1,129 per month, and median home values are around $236,000. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Heath at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
+3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Heath: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Heath, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (16.1%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Heath
In Heath, rent runs 9% above the OH average, and home values are 10% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,905
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,695 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Heath
Unemployment in Licking County, which includes Heath, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Heath: Licking County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Licking County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Heath Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Heath residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Heath, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Heath runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,408.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Heath Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Licking County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Licking County, which includes Heath, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $892,250 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $209,100 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Weather | $20,100 |
| 2020 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $79,250 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Licking County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Licking County, which includes Heath, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Licking County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Heath has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.8"
Annual Snowfall
15.2"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.24" |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.40" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.82" |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.06" |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 2.83" |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 2.77" |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.69" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 2.84" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Heath
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Heath's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Licking Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Newark
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Heath
Heath's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Heath (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
3.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 2,396 students · in-state tuition $9,772 · 36% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Central Ohio Technical College
3.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,941 students · in-state tuition $5,376 · 36% graduate · median earnings $44,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Heath
Heath has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
97 mi awayCities Near Heath
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Heath FAQ
Is Heath, Ohio affordable?⌄
Heath's median rent is $1,129/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,917/year. Median home value is $235,700.
Is Heath, Ohio safe?⌄
Heath's violent crime rate was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3409 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Heath, Ohio?⌄
Licking County, which includes Heath, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Heath, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Heath is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,129/month and median household income is $71,917/year. The median home value is $235,700. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Heath, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Heath is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from