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Pataskala, Ohio

Introduction to Pataskala, Ohio

Pataskala, Ohio, in Licking county, is 17 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. The city is part of the Columbus metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 10,249 people live in Pataskala.

Pataskala History

Pataskala derived its name from a Delaware Indian term meaning 'Licking River'. David Heron was the first settler of the area. Richard Conine, the ‘Father of Pataskala’, visited the area in 1805 along with his wife. Conine purchased 2,000 acres of the land and settled permanently in 1821. He named the area the Village of Conine. In 1851, the area was renamed Pataskala. It was incorporated in 1891. On January 19, 1997, Pataskala gained the status of a city.

Pataskala and nearby Attractions

  • Blacklick Woods Metro Park
  • Granville Historical Society Museum
  • Great Circle Earthworks
  • Franklin Park Conservatory

Things To Do In Pataskala

There are several churches in Pataskala including Bethel Baptist Church, First United Presbyterian Church of Pataskala, Pataskala United Methodist Church, and Summit Station Freewill Baptist Church. You can visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. The city of Pataskala also organizes numerous recreational events and programs throughout the year.

Pataskala Transportation

Port Columbus International Airport is located nearby.

Pataskala Higher Education

The nearby colleges and universities are Ohio State University - Main Campus, Columbus State Community College, and Denison University.

High Points

Pataskala strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

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Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Pataskala Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Pataskala, OH

Comparing Pataskala to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime54
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