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McKean

A township of 1,740 people in Licking County, Ohio

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About McKean

Township in Ohio, US

1,606Population

25.7 sq miArea

1,220 ftElevation

McKean Township is one of the 25 townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,606.

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Most working residents leave McKean for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (21%), Newark (16%) and Utica (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Columbus

21%

Newark

16%

Utica

4%

New Albany

3%

2%Work in townlive and work in McKean 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 239Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in McKean

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

10better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

10.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityOH 14.1% · better 6.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better

Care nearby

Licking Memorial HospitalNewark · 7.7 mi · ER

Lower Lights Health NewarkNewark · 7.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43023, 43055, 43031 · CMS · HRSAHealth in McKean →

Natural hazards in McKean

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail

0Does McKean flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to McKean MapMcKean vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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McKean has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

64° / 42°Fall

How much snow does McKean get?About 26 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 16, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near McKean

Nearest: Granville Public LibraryGranville · 5.6 miles · 66 hrs a week

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McKean Liberty Granville Burlington Newton

WLiberty SGranville NBurlington ENewton

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