Pataskala, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Licking County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
18,049 Population 623/sq mi density
$90,513 Median Income $41,433 per capita
$277,600 Home Value $389,516 Zillow
$1,271 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,513 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$277,600 home value, $1,271/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pataskala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,042 ft (318 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates40.0198°N, 82.7199°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLicking County County
Nearest AirportJohn Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 28.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience83.9 / 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

27 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 M3.6 119 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 78 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 122 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 90 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 106 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 123 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 101 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 121 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 132 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 125 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 147 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 149 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 102 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 103 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 139 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 134 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 142 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 52 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 17 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 56 km 4
May 10, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 19 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 16, 1965 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 9 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 21 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 40 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 78 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 75 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 75 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Pataskala has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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