Heath, OH

Ohio · Licking County · Columbus Metro

Heath is a small city in Ohio with a population of 10,545. Residents earn $74,773 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.4 /5.0

B Good

10,545 Population 918/sq mi density

$74,773 Median Income $37,878 per capita

$215,000 Home Value $297,824 Zillow

$1,094 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

220 Violent Crime/100K 4,217 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$74,773 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$215,000 home value, $1,094/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

220 violent crimes/100K (42% below avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $74,773

1% lower than US avg

Home Value $215,000

24% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 220/100K

42% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.2%

25% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,094

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.6%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.3%

36% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.2%

58% lower than US avg

How Heath Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,545

Median Age42.5 yrs

Density918/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans11.4%

Economy

Median Income$74,773

Per Capita$37,878

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty5.2%

County GDP$11,123M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$215,000

Rent$1,094

Ownership71.5%

Zillow$297,824

Housing Units4,293

Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

Violent220/100K

Property4,217/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault119/100K

Burglary558/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%

Uninsured7.3%

Smoking15.7%

Depression27.7%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain38.8 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation854 ft (260 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.2%

High School+94.5%

Graduate+10.8%

School Score6.05

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%

Commute24 min

Broadband89.2%

EV Stations14

Libraries11

Is Heath a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Heath receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Heath offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Heath is $74,773, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Heath is $215,000, 24% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Heath is below the national average at 220 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,217 per 100,000, 115% above the national average.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Heath experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Heath has a population of 10,545 with a density of 918 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.6% female and 46.4% male. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 11.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 14.9% of residents have a disability. 94.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,545

Total Population

918

People / sq mi

42.5yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

4.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%

Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Heath vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.9%

78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Heath vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Heath is $74,773, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,878. The average weekly wage is $1,117, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 13.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Heath vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$74,773
	1% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,878
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,117
IRS Avg AGI	$75,851
Gini Index	0.448 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.3%
	36% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.2%
	58% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,996
County GDP	$11,123M

Business (County)

Restaurants	350
Healthcare	302
Retail	433
Manufacturing	158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,849
	67% above US avg
Cost of Living	92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.1 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Heath is $215,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $297,824, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,094 (6% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $873 for a one-bedroom to $1,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,293 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1977. The average annual property tax is $5,849 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$215,000
	24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$297,824
Median List Price	$289,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$289,900
$/Sq Ft	$189
Homes Sold	11
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.0%
Price Drops	5.0%
Inventory	20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,094
	6% below US avg
Rent Burden	26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$873
2 Bedrooms	$1,092
3 Bedrooms	$1,388
4 Bedrooms	$1,550

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.5%
Owner-Occupied	71.5%
Renter-Occupied	28.5%
Housing Units	4,293
Median Year Built	1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,849
	67% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.72%

In Heath, 37.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 31.0% have high blood pressure. 15.7% are current smokers. 17.4% report binge drinking. 22.5% are physically inactive. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.6% experience frequent mental distress. 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,693. The dentist ratio is 1:2,628. 76.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-28)

PM2.5

3.2

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

3.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

5.7

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

58.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.7

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

213.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Heath vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.6%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.4%
Physical Inactivity	22.5%
Depression	27.7%
Mental Distress	18.6%
Physical Distress	12.6%
Short Sleep	38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.3%
Uninsured	7.3%
	15% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,693
Dentists	1:2,628
Mental Health	1:605
Checkup Rate	77.0%
Dental Visits	63.3%
Premature Death	8,469/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	76.2%
Healthcare Facilities	302

Heath has a violent crime rate of 220 per 100,000 residents, 42% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 118.9 per 100,000, robbery at 36.6, rape at 64.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,217 per 100,000, 115% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,494, burglary at 558, vehicle theft at 165 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Heath receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Heath vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	219.5/100K
	42% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	64.0/100K
Robbery	36.6/100K
Assault	118.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,216.6/100K
	115% above US avg
Burglary	557.9/100K
Theft	3,494.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	164.6/100K
Arson	27.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
Traffic Accidents	70
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Heath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 854 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	854 ft (260 m)
Area	4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density	918/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0208°N, 82.4421°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Licking County County
Nearest Airport	John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0447 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	19.2 / 100
Community Resilience	83.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	133 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	67 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	88 km
Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	99 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	125 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	101 km
Apr 22, 2025	3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio	M3.1	83 km
Apr 24, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M3.1	78 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	123 km
Jun 5, 2011	5 km W of Lodi, Ohio	M3.0	116 km
Apr 2, 2017	5 km W of Graysville, Ohio	M3.0	110 km
May 9, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M2.9	79 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	115 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	128 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	122 km
Apr 29, 2025	1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio	M2.8	79 km
Nov 25, 1998	1 km SSW of New London, Ohio	M2.7	117 km
Feb 11, 2015	8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio	M2.6	100 km
Sep 4, 2011	3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia	M2.6	125 km
Mar 8, 2016	0 km N of Thurman, Ohio	M2.6	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 337 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 13, 1999	EF3	66 km	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	29 km	1
Jun 13, 1981	EF3	66 km	4
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	42 km	0
Sep 3, 1970	EF3	61 km	0
Jun 5, 2024	EF2	28 km	0
Mar 14, 2024	EF2	100 km	0
Feb 28, 2024	EF2	32 km	0
Jun 8, 2022	EF2	76 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF2	62 km	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	93 km	0
Nov 5, 2017	EF2	84 km	0
Sep 4, 2017	EF2	93 km	0
Apr 20, 2011	EF2	3 km	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	70 km	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	29 km	0
Sep 16, 2010	EF2	93 km	0
Oct 11, 2006	EF2	62 km	0
Oct 11, 2006	EF2	31 km	0
Jun 22, 2006	EF2	87 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38	1,050	66 km
2021	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12	1,037	63 km
2022	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19	936	63 km
2022	LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24	709	70 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in

Heath has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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Heath is located in Licking County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 64.6% of the vote, a 30-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 14 EV charging stations. There are 11 public libraries serving the community. 302 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.6%

D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
Traffic Accidents	70
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.2%
	25% below US avg
High School+	94.5%
Graduate Degree+	10.8%
School Test Score	6.05

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	918/sq mi
Total Area	4.3 sq mi
County	Licking County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.2%
Avg Download Speed	155.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	14
Alt Fuel Stations	16
Public Libraries	11
Healthcare Facilities	302
Restaurants	350
Retail Stores	433

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.1 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	13.0%

Average costs for common services in Heath. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit	$325 ($186–$510)
Urgent Care Visit	$186 ($93–$325)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,042 ($742–$4,640)
Dental Cleaning	$121 ($70–$186)
Dental Filling	$232 ($139–$371)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement	$278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$557 ($371–$928)
Battery Replacement	$186 ($93–$325)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair	$371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install	$6,496 ($3,712–$11,136)
Roof Repair	$928 ($371–$1,856)
Roof Replacement	$8,352 ($5,104–$13,920)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,392 ($464–$3,248)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,920 ($4,640–$27,840)
DUI Defense	$4,640 ($1,856–$9,280)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,392 ($742–$2,784)
Will Preparation	$464 ($186–$928)
Trust Preparation	$2,320 ($928–$4,640)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$139 ($70–$232)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46–$121)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.25 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread	$3.53 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.18 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.10 ($3.71–$6.96)
Rice (per lb)	$0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79 ($46–$139)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$186 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,856 ($1,114–$3,248)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$70)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,114 ($557–$2,320)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$928 ($464–$1,856)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$371 ($186–$650)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$928 ($371–$2,320)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,600 ($4,640–$27,840)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$93 ($46–$186)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$186 ($93–$371)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$961
Toddler	$866
Preschool	$758
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$736
Toddler	$714
Preschool	$671

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Licking County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	10,476	174	$63,956	1.77
Transportation & Warehousing	8,319	130	$50,410	2.72
Retail Trade	7,835	452	$38,091	1.09
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,287	360	$56,773	0.70
Accommodation & Food Services	5,854	354	$21,378	0.89
Construction	5,203	448	$85,893	1.37
Administrative & Waste Services	3,405	274	$40,889	0.80
Other Services	2,402	294	$56,378	1.11
Finance & Insurance	2,353	221	$80,316	0.80
Professional & Technical Services	2,304	395	$87,925	0.46
Wholesale Trade	1,987	203	$76,076	0.70
Management of Companies	1,566	32	$106,889	1.29
Educational Services	1,172	43	$73,541	0.79
Arts & Entertainment	885	74	$27,935	0.73
Agriculture & Forestry	848	66	$55,939	1.45
Information & Technology	515	65	$143,867	0.38
Real Estate	500	180	$55,118	0.45
Utilities	266	14	$108,254	0.97
Mining & Oil/Gas	50	14	$45,190	0.18
Unclassified	13	4	$18,830	0.13

Colleges & Universities in Heath

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath	Private For-Profit · Associate	115	—	—	—

Schools in Heath

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Heath High School	High	480	25	19.2:1
Stevenson Elementary School	Elementary	401	21	19.1:1
Heath Middle School	Middle	398	18	22.1:1
Garfield Elementary School	Elementary	379	24	15.8:1

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Radio Stations near Heath

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Rockaway Radio	hard rock	MP3 320 kbps
Light Favorites Easy 108	00s, 10s	MP3 128 kbps
101.5 The River	adult contemporary, holiday	UNKNOWN
STAR 107.9 - America's First 80s Station	—	MP3 128 kbps
WOBN Otterbein	college radio	MP3 128 kbps
105.1 The River	classic hits	AAC
92.5 The River	alternative	MP3 96 kbps
99.5 The River	adult contemporary	AAC
96.1 The River	adult contemporary	AAC
89.7 The River	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
104.9 The River	christian contemporary	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Heath

1 campgrounds found near Heath.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter	5.0/5	1	$50

National Parks Near Heath

42 national parks and monuments found near Heath.

Park	Type	Fee
Adena State Memorial	State Park	Free
Alum Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park	State Park	Free
Blue Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Buckeye Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Burr Oak State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware State Park	State Park	Free
East Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Forked Run State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Laurens State Park	State Park	Free
Gahanna Woods Park	State Park	Free
Great Seal State Park	State Park	Free
Hocking Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Hower Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Howes State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Alma State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Hope State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Logan State Park	State Park	Free
Lake White Sp	State Park	Free
Long Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Madison Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Malabar Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Mohican State Park	State Park	Free
Mt. Gilead State Park	State Park	Free
Mud Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum Lock & Dam 3 State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum Lock & Dam 4 State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum Lock & Dam 5 State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum River Parkway State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum River State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum River State Park	State Park	Free
North Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Ohio River Forked Run State Park	State Park	Free
Pike Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Rex Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Salt Fork State Park	State Park	Free
Story Mound State Memorial	State Park	Free
Tar Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Turkeyfoot Lake State Park	State Park	Free
West Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Wolf Run State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Heath

27 trails found near Heath.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
STONE CHURCH MAIN LOOP	17.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NCT ATHENS CENTRAL	16.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT HOLLOW TRAIL	14.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NCT ATHENS WEST	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NCT ATHENS CENTRAL	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NEW STRAITSVILLE LOOP	2.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
NCT ATHENS CENTRAL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NCT ATHENS WEST	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KACKLEMACKER LOOP	2.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
NCT ATHENS CENTRAL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GREENDALE CONNECTOR	1.6	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
NCT ATHENS CENTRAL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STONE CHURCH SHORTCUT TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GREENDALE TRAIL	1.4	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
KACKLEMACKER LOOP	1.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
WOOD THRUSH TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKEVIEW TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NCT ATHENS EAST	1.0		Yes	—	—
DAWLEY CONNECTOR	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
NEW STRAITSVILLE CONNECTOR	0.6	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
STONE CHURCH CAMP CONNECTOR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TECUMSEH TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT HOLLOW CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAND RUN TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOBCAT TRAIL	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
STONE CHURCH NORTH CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONROE OVERLOOK TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Heath

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
DENISON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7405876255	$186,199,707
DENISON UNIVERSITY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7405876255	$186,199,707
HEISEY COLLECTORS OF AMERICA	GENERAL MUSEUM			$673,764
AVERY-DOWNER HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6145870430	$110,278
ROBBINS HUNTER MUSEUM RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION CORPORATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		7405870430	$110,278
GRANVILLE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7405873951	$86,110
LICKING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6 N 6TH ST	7403454898	$79,384
LICKING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7403454898	$79,384
BUCKEYE LAKE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7409291998	$52,525
GREATER BUCKEYE LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7409291998	$52,525
UTICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7408923443	$17,295
JOHNSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,680
AIR FORCE RADAR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
BALTIMORE AREA COMMUNITY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CORNELL SCHOOL	GENERAL MUSEUM		7409677113
DAWES ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7403232355
DAYTONA 200 MEMORIAL FUND	GENERAL MUSEUM
FLINT RIDGE STATE MEMORIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		7407872476
GRANVILLE LIFE-STYLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7405870373
GREAT CIRCLE EARTHWORKS AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7409291545
HISTORIC HUDSON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORIC PATASKALA TOWN HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	430 S MAIN STREET 2ND FLOOR
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PERRY COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	105 S COLUMBUS ST	7409874862
LICKING COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		7403498031
LICKING COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL EDUCATION CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LICKING VALLEY HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MEAD-NEEDHAM MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	300 S MAIN ST	7409273727
VELVET ICE CREAM COMPANY MUSEUM & MILLING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	11324 MT VERNON RD
WEST LICKING HISTORICAL PUBLICATION COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7409277613
WORKS: OHIO CENTER FOR HISTORY ART AND TECHNOLOGY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	55 SOUTH FIRST STREET

Libraries in Heath

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY	101 W. MAIN ST.	535,964
GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	217 E. BROADWAY	131,820
PATASKALA PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 S. VINE ST.	109,200
ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY	10 MAPLE DR.	69,160
HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY	385 SOUTH ST. N.W.	14,456

Farmers Markets in Heath

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Canal Market District	36 East Canal Street	05/01/2020 to 10/30/2020	Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Dairymel Farms	1803 Hazelton-Etna Road
Farmers and Artisans Market	4309 Lancaster Rd SE
Granville Farmers Market	Broadway and N. Main Street	05/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Granville Farmers Market Tuesday	S. Main Street	06/01/2012 to 09/31/2012	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Johnstown Farmers' Market	S. Main Street and Coshocton St.	06/14/2014 to 09/13/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Pataskala Farmers Market	S. Main Street
Perry County FARMERS' MARKET	100 PUBLIC SQ.	05/04/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit

Hotels in Heath

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hampton

Restaurants in Heath

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Bob Evans

Buffalo Wild Wings

Donatos Pizza

IHOP

ihop

Jet's Pizza

LongHorn Steakhouse

Olive Garden

Red Lobster

Tumbleweed

Cafes in Heath

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jolly Pirate Donuts

Cinemas in Heath

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC Indian Mound 9

Gas Stations in Heath

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GetGo

Speedway

Turkey Hill

Banks in Heath

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chase

Huntington Bank

Park National Bank

Peoples Bank

PNC Bank

Shopping Malls in Heath

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Mound Mall

south gate north;The Local

south gate plaza

south gate south

Breweries in Heath

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bummie's Pub & Grub	American Restaurant, Bar, and Brewery	155 N Cedar St	7409154365	Visit
Cedar - Newark	Restaurant, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, recreation, food and drink	144 N Cedar St	7403453170
Homestead Beer Co.	Brewery, Bar	811 Irving Wick Dr W

Nursing Homes in Heath

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
HEATH NURSING CARE CENTER 717 SOUTH 30TH STREET	For profit - Corporation	150	137	3/5	—	3/5	1/5	7405221171

Pharmacies in Heath

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
KROGER	910 HEBRON ROAD	740-522-3693
TARGET	270 AIRPORT PARKWAY	740-788-8588
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1594	911 HEBRON ROAD	740-522-4903
WALGREENS - 10810	764 HEBRON ROAD	740-522-6523

EV Charging Stations in Heath

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
CDJR CHARGE CPE250CUST2	1290 Hebron Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
CDJR CHARGE CPE250CUST3	1314 Hebron Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Hinderer Honda Heath DCFC's	1515 Hebron Road	Blink Network		1	J1772COMBO	public
CDJR CHARGE EXTERIORNEWDELV	1290 Hebron Road	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Coughlin Nissan	1459 Hebron Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
COUGHLIN NISSAN EXTERIOR FRONT	1459 Hebron Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Heath

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1823 US HWY 22 (85740)	LTOWER	110
1823 US HWY 22 (85740)	LTOWER	110
8650 RUSHCREEK ROAD NORTHWEST (59320)	LTOWER	109
3500 Rock Haven Road (85083)	LTOWER	98
10048 Jacksontown Rd (42653)	LTOWER	96
10214 HONDA HILLS RD SE (42654)	GTOWER	92
500 Hilton Road (115413)	LTOWER	91
11285 IDEN RD (59237)	LTOWER	91
2000 PALMER RD (42652)	LTOWER	88
6238 PALMER ROAD (1510)	GTOWER	84
15189 NATIONAL ROAD SE	TOWER	82
15189 NATIONAL ROAD SE	TOWER	82
15189 NATIONAL ROAD SE (42667)	LTOWER	81
11405 MACK ROAD (42655)	GTOWER	59

Fire Stations in Heath

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Heath Fire Department	193 Heath RD	Mostly volunteer			740-522-4585

Bridges in Heath

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	112	27,672	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	181	11,209	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	195	5,964	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1989	108	3,997	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2009	104	1,328	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	132	585	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1987	59	585	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1992	80	500	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	2011	88	324	G

Superfund Sites Near Heath

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC	444 HEBRON RD	LICKING COUNTY

Airports Near Heath

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
John Glenn Columbus International Airport	CMH	Large Airport
Rickenbacker International Airport	LCK	Medium Airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field	OSU	Medium Airport
Zanesville Municipal Airport	ZZV	Medium Airport
Amanda Airport	—	Small Airport
Anderson Airport	—	Small Airport
Area 52 Airport	—	Small Airport
Bald Eagle Field	—	Small Airport
Bender Airport	—	Small Airport
Bob Jenkins	—	Small Airport
Bohannan Airport	—	Small Airport
Bolton Field	—	Small Airport
Bowman Field	—	Small Airport
Buckeye Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Chapman Memorial Field	—	Small Airport
Clum Airport	—	Small Airport
Columbus Southwest Airport	—	Small Airport
Delaware Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Eaglecrest Field	—	Small Airport
Eylesair Airport	—	Small Airport
Fairfield County Airport	—	Small Airport
Flyers Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Freeman Swank Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Galion Municipal Airport	GQQ	Small Airport
Gorman Airport	—	Small Airport
Graham Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Head Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Heathcliff Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hide-A-Way Hills Resort Airport	—	Small Airport
Holmes County Airport	—	Small Airport
Horning Airport	—	Small Airport
Industry Air Park	—	Small Airport
Johns Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Knox County Airport	—	Small Airport
Lanker Airport	—	Small Airport
Lazy-W Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee's Dogpatch Airport	—	Small Airport
Marion Municipal Airport	MNN	Small Airport
Massengill Airport	—	Small Airport
McKnight Airport	—	Small Airport
Miller Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Mohican Air Park	—	Small Airport
Morgan County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Morrow County Airport	—	Small Airport
My Place Airport	—	Small Airport
Newark Heath Airport	—	Small Airport
Obi One Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Heath

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Baltimore Police Station
Granville Police Department	141 East Broadway
Kirkersville Police Department
Newark Police Department	39 South 4th Street
Pataskala Police Department	623 West Broad Street

Grocery Stores in Heath

20 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALDI 61054 61054	Supermarket	963 Hebron Rd
Alfaa 25 25	Convenience Store	34 S 30th St
CVS 3174	Other	1370 W Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 1688	Other	639 S 30th St
Dollar General 22427	Other	1780 Cherry Valley Road
Dollar Tree 15	Other	617 Hebron Rd
GIANT EAGLE 6523	Super Store	553 Hebron Rd
Gordon Food Service Store MP106	Supermarket	240 Central Pkwy
Heath Duchess 1238	Convenience Store	1101 Hebron Rd
KROGER 926	Super Store	910 Hebron Rd
Market Basket	Grocery Store	1890 Cherry Valley Rd
R Carryout	Convenience Store	585 Irving Wick Dr E
Sheetz 781	Convenience Store	750 Hebron Rd
Speedway 1170	Convenience Store	624 S 30th St
Speedway 8015	Convenience Store	759 Hebron Rd
Stop & Save Carryout 2024 LLC	Grocery Store	20 S 29th St
Target Store 989	Super Store	270 Airport Pkwy
Turkey Hill Midwest 850702	Convenience Store	753 Hebron Rd
Walgreens 10810	Other	764 Hebron Rd
Walmart 1594	Super Store	911 Hebron Rd

Post Offices in Heath

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Moundbuilders Station Newark Post Office

Treatment Centers in Heath

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Behav Healthcare Partners/Central OH - Courage House Womens Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	740-522-8477
Behavioral Healthcare Partners - Baart Main Campus	Substance Abuse	740-522-8477
Behavioral Healthcare Partners of - Central Ohio Inc	Both	740-522-8477
BrightView Health	Substance Abuse	844-707-7775
BrightView Health	Substance Abuse	844-707-7775
Licking County Alc Prevention Program - Outpatient Services	Substance Abuse	740-366-7303
Village Network - Newark	Mental Health	740-788-8850

DOL Wage Violations in Heath

10 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $150,671 in back wages owed to 364 employees.

Violations

$150,671

Back Wages Owed

364

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
RM Neff, Inc.	—	—	43056	—	1	$54,643	$911	60
Underwood Animal Hospital	—	—	43056	—	1	$24,568	$1,890	13
Englefield Oil Company	—	—	43056	—	1	$18,846	$120	157
Cellairis	—	—	43056	—	1	$18,667	$3,111	6
Robert M. Neff, Inc.	—	Robert M. Neff, Inc.	43056	—	1	$13,228	$124	107
Noah's Ark Creative Care	—	—	43056	—	1	$10,334	$1,148	9
Econo Lodge	—	Choice Hotels	43056	—	1	$4,255	$851	5
Jae's Towing & Recovery	—	—	43056	—	2	$4,226	$4,226	1
True2 Form Collision Repair	—	—	43056	—	1	$1,808	$904	2
Stacey's Homestyle Buffet	—	—	43056	—	1	$96	$24	4

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heath

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BIBLE TEMPLE OF GOD OF NEWARK INC	1 FAYE DR
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HEATH	665 LINNVILLE RD
CHRISTIAN LIFE & LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES	754 ALPINE CIR
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER & ACADEMY	665 LINNVILLE RD
CHURCH OF GOD AT NEWARK	6445 JACKSONTOWN RD
CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF LICKING COUNTY	4905 JACKSONTOWN RD
CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 2065
I LOVE MY CITY	665 LINNVILLE RD
LIFE CHURCH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD	101 LANCASTER DR
NEWARK AREA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING	PO BOX 2082
SAINT LEONARD CATHOLIC CHURCH	57 DORSEY MILL RD E

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heath

What is the population of Heath?

Heath has a population of 10,545 residents and is located in Ohio. The population density is 918 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.6% female and 46.4% male.

Is Heath expensive to live in?

Heath is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $74,773, 1% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $215,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Heath safe?

Heath is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 220 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,217 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Heath receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Heath?

Heath has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Heath?

The job market in Heath is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,117. There are 3,996 business establishments in the area, including 350 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 13.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Heath?

The median home value in Heath is $215,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $297,824. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,094. Fair market rent is $873 for a 1-bedroom and $1,092 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.5%. The average annual property tax is $5,849.

How are the schools in Heath?

Schools in Heath score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.2% of adults in Heath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Heath?

The obesity rate in Heath is 37.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.7% of adults are smokers. 22.5% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 7.3% lack health insurance. 76.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,693.

What is transportation like in Heath?

The average commute in Heath is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Heath?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Heath is 92.7% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 11.4% of the population are military veterans. 14.9% of residents have a disability. 94.3% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Newark, OH 50,393 pop · 3.6 mi Granville, OH 5,916 pop · 4.1 mi Hebron, OH 2,474 pop · 4.5 mi Harbor Hills, OH 1,639 pop · 5.7 mi Granville South, OH 1,241 pop · 5.9 mi Buckeye Lake, OH 2,513 pop · 6.2 mi Thornport, OH 1,157 pop · 6.9 mi Fairfield Beach, OH 1,159 pop · 7.4 mi Thornville, OH 1,608 pop · 8.8 mi Hanover, OH 1,183 pop · 9.7 mi Beechwood Trails, OH 2,765 pop · 11.4 mi Etna, OH 1,341 pop · 13.7 mi Pataskala, OH 18,049 pop · 14.7 mi Baltimore, OH 2,970 pop · 14.8 mi

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People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 12/12

Climate & Environment 16/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 24/32

Explore (Map Features) 3/3

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