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Dry Ridge, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grant County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,250
Population
436/sq mi density
$53,641
Median Income
$29,465 per capita
$193,200
Home Value
$294,628 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,641 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$193,200 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dry Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°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. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6854°N, 84.6002°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Dry Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").