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Dry Ridge, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grant County County
Dry Ridge, KY
At a Glance
How Dry Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dry Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dry Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dry Ridge residents earn a median household income of $53,641 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,465. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 629 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dry Ridge is $193,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,628. Median rent is $785/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Dry Ridge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,884/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Dry Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dry Ridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.