COUNTY REPORT OH

Licking County, Ohio

23 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Licking County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

ZipCheckup gives Licking County a C; the county page lists 23 ZIP codes, each with its own report.

How Licking County Compares

Licking County61/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

How Licking County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Licking County scores 1 points above the Ohio state average (60/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 43018 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 43031 (45/100)
$226K
Median Home Value
$471
Avg Remediation (0.21% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Licking County, Ohio

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,031, largest modeled factor: Flood

55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
55%
Pre-1980 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
52%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,031

Flood $769/yr
Energy Code Gap $469/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

68,018 housing units in Licking County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 21%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Licking County

$226K
Median Home Value
$471
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Licking County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Licking County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Licking County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Licking County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

19 water systems mapped to Licking County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Licking County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Licking County

23 ZIP codes tracked in Licking County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 43018 Etna 67 C 0 —
2 43033 Kirkersville 67 C 0 $158K
3 43056 Heath 66 C 3 $230K
4 43062 Pataskala 66 C 1 $292K
5 43023 Granville 61 C 14 (2 health) $429K
6 43055 Newark 58 C 19 (1 health) $185K
7 43025 Hebron 56 C 16 $263K
8 43031 Johnstown 45 D 10 (1 health) $341K
9 43001 Alexandria — — 3 (1 health) $343K
10 43005 Bladensburg — — —
11 43008 Buckeye Lake — — 14 $157K
12 43013 Croton — — $366K
13 43027 Homer — — —
14 43030 Jacksontown — — 0 $665K
15 43058 Newark — — —
16 43071 Saint Louisville — — 8 (1 health) $198K
17 43073 Summit Station — — —
18 43080 Utica — — 8 (1 health) $221K
19 43093 Newark — — —
20 43098 Hebron — — —
21 43721 Brownsville — — $65K
22 43740 Gratiot — — $123K
23 43822 Frazeysburg — — 6 $178K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Licking County

Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.

Overview

Licking County in Ohio covers 23 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 8 scored records.

11 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Licking County?
Licking County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Licking County?
We map 19 public water systems to 23 ZIP codes in our data for Licking County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Licking County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Licking County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,031 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Licking County?
The median home build year in Licking County is 1971. 55% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Licking County compare to Ohio?
Licking County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Licking County, OH: HSS 61/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/licking/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-ohio-licking,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Licking County, OH: HSS 61/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/ohio/licking/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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