Newark Earthworks · National Register of Historic Places
Newark’s story
224 years in pictures
20 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1802Newark is settled
NewarkOH
A city of 50,783, settled in 1802. Home to 20 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Population
50,783
+5% since 2010
Median home value
$192K
Census ACS
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
20,174
Balanced
What makes Newark stand out
The 3 things Newark does most differently from other towns.
Newark EarthworksHistory
Settled in 1802
20 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 224 years.
Outdoors
#110 most walkable in OH
5.1 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
6% of the town is conserved land.
2colleges
College town
2 colleges
Central Ohio Technical College
Students are part of everyday life here.
College town
Central Ohio Technical College calls Newark home
2 colleges in town.
Central Ohio Technical College2,318 students on campus
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $9,948
- Graduate
- 30%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $14,767
- Graduate
- 29%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Newark’s report card
Now in Newark
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Newark is #861 of 895 in OH for “Highest graduation rate”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Newark’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 1w · Town talk
Favorite Spot in Newark
I was just thinking about all the unique spots in our city and I have to say, the world's largest basket is definitely one of them. What's your…
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Weather
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Local news
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- Trial of man charged in New Albany shooting starts in Licking CountyThe Columbus Dispatch · Aug 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newark. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
6% of Newark is conserved land
5.1 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves.
6%conserved
6%
conserved · 822 of 13,675 acres
5.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#299
most conserved land in OH
#110
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Octagon Earthworks | 2.7 mi | 139 |
| 2. TJ Evans Family Park | 1.1 mi | 53 |
| 3. Horns Hill Park | — | 111 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Newark
About one in 4 of Newark’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Columbus (18%), Heath (7%) and New Albany (3%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
24%work in town
Where working residents work
In Newark24%
Columbus18%
Heath7%
New Albany3%
Granville2%
21 mi
median commute distance
20,174
jobs based in Newark
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
Homes in Newark sell for about $260K
The median sale price was $260,000 in May 2026.
$260Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
50
days on market
100.5%
sale-to-list price
53
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Newark beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Newark | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 8% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 83.9% | 86.1% |
Licking Memorial Hospital
2.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
37th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 29% of U.S. towns
Newark reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 71% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Newark3
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Newark13.4
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
29th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
23rd
percentile among OH towns
153
violent crimes reported in 2025
693
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Newark has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHail
100
paid flood claims since 1978
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Newark’s public schools outperform 40% of Ohio districts
The public schools Newark’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 60% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Elementary | K–5 | 475 | A− |
| McGuffey Elementary School | K–5 | 415 | C+ |
| Carson Elementary School | K–5 | 414 | C+ |
| Hillview Elementary School | K–5 | 407 | B |
| John Clem Elementary School | K–5 | 386 | B |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | K–5 | 346 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduationAll 20 schools →
Landmarks
20 places in Newark on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Newark
City in Ohio, United States
Newark ( NEW-ərk) is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Columbus at the junction of the forks of the Licking River. The population was 49,934 at the 2020 census, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio. It is known for having the world's largest basket, which housed the former headquarters of the now defunct Longaberger Company. The city is part of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is the site of much of the Newark Earthworks, a major ancient complex built by the Hopewell culture. The Great Circle portion and additional burial mounds are located in the neighboring city of Heath, Ohio. This complex has been designated a…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1802
- Population
- 49,934
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 833 ft
- ZIP code
- 43055, 43058, 43093
- Area code
- 740
Newark’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Newark.
NewarkGranvilleMadisonNewtonHeathGranvilleUnionNewark
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