Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Dry Ridge is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,008. Residents earn $92,443 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dry Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Dry Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dry Ridge is $92,443, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Dry Ridge is $271,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Dry Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,443 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,094 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,479 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,169 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,215 |
| County GDP | $107,275M |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Healthcare | 2,590 |
| Retail | 2,526 |
| Manufacturing | 920 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.35% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $271,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $189,900 |
| Median List Price | $189,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.35% |
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,669/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2539°N, 84.6434°W |
| County FIPS | 39061 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 41 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Retail Stores | 2,526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |