Our Communities
Providing tremendous value and small town atmospheres, Licking County is the ideal area to settle down.
Adjacent to Ohio’s capital city of Columbus, Licking County offers a high quality of life and low cost of living with exemplary infrastructure, exciting amenities, top-notch schools, friendly neighbors and uncommon natural beauty. With the perfect mix of small-town charm and big city benefits, there’s always something to entertain, educate and inspire you.
City of Heath
Located along the SR 79 corridor in central Licking County, the City of Heath is home County's principal commercial corridor, a wide-range of housing options, as well as numerous industrial/manufacturing opportunities. This includes Indian Mound Mall as well as the Boeing Company's facility at the Central Ohio Aerospace & Technology Center, just to name a few. With a development - focused approach, the City of Heath continues to be a leader of opportunity in Licking County. To learn more, please visit their website.
City of Newark
Located in the heart of Licking County, the City of Newark serves as the county seat for Licking County. With a population of just over 50,000, Newark is not only Licking County's largest city but also the 2nd largest city in Central Ohio and 15th largest city in Ohio. The historic square in downtown Newark recently completed a massive redevelopment focusing on developing a mix of uses within the downtown area. To learn more about development opportunities in Newark, visit our friends at the Newark Development Partners.
City of Pataskala
With strong agricultural roots and a close proximity to the state capital of Columbus, the dynamic city of Pataskala offers a small-town atmosphere with access to big city amenities. Community attractions and events along with abundant open space all contribute to Pataskala’s rural charm. Just south of State Route 16, the city also boasts the Pataskala Corporate Park, a 520-acre development-ready site that is an ideal home for Central Ohio’s next manufacturer or corporate headquarters. To learn more about Pataskala, visit their website.
Village of Granville
Located on State Route 161/US 16, the Village of Granville is a quaint, New England style community located in central Licking County along the western edge of the Appalachian plateau. With a robust downtown shopping district, a top rated school district, and the beautiful Bryn Du Mansion available to support local activities - Granville has something for everyone!
City of Johnstown
Bustling with activity in northwest Licking County, Johnstown provides the feel of a small Ohio town while being within 20 minutes from Downtown Columbus. Johnstown boasts an excellently rated school district, many recreational opportunities and a quality of life desired by many. To learn more about the City of Johnstown, visit their website.
Village of Hebron
With a population of approximately 2,500, the Village of Hebron is strategically located near Interstate 70 in south-central Licking County. The Village is home to Canal Park, a public space in the center of the village, home to covered pavilions and connections into Licking County's extensive trail system. Additionally, Hebron's proximity to the Buckeye Lake area and highly-diversified industrial park, the village is an ideal location for many citizens to live, work, play, and invest in.
Etna Township
The economic development climate in Etna Township has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. The township continues to transition from a tax base that was nearly exclusive to agricultural business to a community with various businesses including agricultural, industrial, and commercial. There are a range of reasons why businesses continue to locate in Etna Township and those same reasons are why Etna is the perfect place for your business. To learn more, visit their website.
Granville Township
Granville Township is one of the few townships in Ohio to have passed Open Space levies for the purpose of raising money to acquire title to developable property or alternatively to acquire the development rights to property with the plan to leave it as open space. The Township has two levies raising money for the acquisition of open space and combines this money with general fund money to make property acquisitions. To learn more, visit their website.
Union Township
The largest township in Licking County, Union Township is comprised of 21,035 acres and is located in the south central section of the County. Union Township is home to the Village of Hebron, with a population of 2,138, located at the crossroads of State Route 79, or Hebron Road, and US 40, National Road. Also within Union Township is the Village of Buckeye Lake, which lies on the north side of the Lake in the southeast corner of the township. The current population of Buckeye Lake is 3,215. To learn more about Union Township, visit their website.
Monroe Township
Located in NW Licking County, Monroe Township is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. Originally settled in 1806, Monroe Township enjoys the services of the Mary E. Babcock Library, the T. J. Evans Bike Trail comes into the area from Newark, via Granville and Alexandria. There are 21.99 miles of roads that are maintained by Monroe Township with Fire protection and emergency medical service for the township are provided by the Monroe Township Fire Department, which also holds mutual aid agreements with surrounding departments. To learn more, visit their website.