Newark is a city in and the county seat of Licking County, Ohio. The city is located 33 miles east of Columbus, at the junction of the forks of the Licking River.
The City of Newark has a lot to offer to its residents from a variety of housing types to numerous ways to entertain yourself. We truly have all of the components to live, work, and play in our community!
The Longaberger Company is an American manufacturer of handcrafted maple wood baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron, fabric accessories and specialty foods. It is one of the primary employers in the southeastern Ohio area near Dresden, Ohio. Started in Dresden, the company is now headquartered in Newark, Ohio.
From a sunrise across the lake to a sunset over the city, Licking County beckons to those who seek fine dining and accommodations, rural charm and city conveniences. Over a dozen golf course up for the challenge, recreational hot spots and natural excursions just awaiting your visit. You'll have wonderful places to go and things to do. Specialty shopping at the new Easton Complex to the west and the new Longaberger Homestead to the east put you in the center of it all.
Licking County beckons to those who seek adventure. Maybe its cycling on the serene recreational trails or sipping wine at the vineyard and watching the ducks frolic in the lake beyond. Hearing kids of all ages crying "all aboard" as the scenic railroad chugs past the station on its tour of the heartland, or maybe you're cheering on the underdog at National Trail Raceway. How about water-skiing at the lake? Whatever your pleasure, Licking County is full of recreational opportunity.
Appreciation of history runs deep in Licking County and our museums are wonderful examples of this. Each museum has a unique focus to offer the visitor. Dive into the rich history in one of Licking County's fine museums.
There is something for everyone here – we have dining, lodging, arts, museums, day spas, golf courses, parks, bike trails, nature centers, a water resort, and so much more!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $117,648
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $128,299; Detached houses: $130,273; Townhouses or other attached units: $118,295; In 2-unit structures: $63,225; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $118,868; Mobile homes: $24,531.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 47,236. Newark covers 19.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 829 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 43055, 43058, 43093 - Area code: 740
Weather
Newark, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Newark is 41.62 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.54 Inches.
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33 miles east of Columbus, at the junction of the forks of the Licking River.