Newark

Newark, Ohio Overview

Newark scores 46.5/100 overall (C), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Ohio — below the state composite of 49.1. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Newark

The median household income in Newark is $58,920, 8% below the statewide median of $63,715. The local unemployment rate of 4.2% is higher than the state’s 4.1%. Population grew 0.5% recently.

Safety in Newark

Newark reports 283.5 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 303 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2578.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Newark

Despite Ohio’s generally moderate costs (index: 92), Newark’s cost of living index of 112.5 places it above the national average. The median home value is $174,100. Median monthly rent is $926. Renters spend 18.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Newark

The adult obesity rate in Newark is 39.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 14%. Residents report an average of 19 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Ohio ranks #37 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Newark

Newark has a high school graduation rate of 81.6%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,823. The city has 19 public schools serving 8,395 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Newark

The annual average temperature in Newark is 52.5°F. Summers average 70.9°F. Winters average 35.6°F. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches.

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