At a Glance
Median Income
$92,443
$44,094 per capita
Home Value
$271,500
Zillow: $231,946
Median Rent
$880/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
331/100K
3,827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dry Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dry Ridge residents earn a median household income of $92,443 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,094. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dry Ridge is $271,500 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,946. Median rent is $880/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Dry Ridge reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,827/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Dry Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dry Ridge has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,008
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,443
Per Capita$44,094
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,500
Rent$880
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$231,946
Housing Units1,239
Rent Burden14.5%
Crime
F
Violent331/100K
Property3,827/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation764 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Dry Ridge was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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