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Newark, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population50,393
Foreign Born0.5%
Population Density2,400people per mi²
Median Age38.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

72/100

28% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Newark, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $99k+$154k+
Elite (Top 5%) $117k+$181k+
Affordability Ratio

118%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
36
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
6

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

2.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.7mi

Airport

Licking County Regional Airport

4.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Newark, OH

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 5.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 9.7 mi
Marina4Nearest 8.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 32.8 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$59k+4.7%
22% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$398k
39% below US avg
College Educated
22.1%
37% below US avg
WFH
10.2%
29% below US avg
Homeownership
55.6%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$174k
38% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−23.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+13.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.21 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.24 / 1k Residents29% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−60.9%
Burglary
1.60 / 1k Residents8% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.62 / 1k Residents9% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.16 / 1k Residents34% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+16Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Newark, Ohio
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season196 days261 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.5"
Elevation850 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor32 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,400/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 201 mi · coast 391 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$47.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:25:57.000Z

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