Kettering, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
57,442
Population
3,068/sq mi density
$71,619
Median Income
$42,217 per capita
$192,500
Home Value
$247,139 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
88
Violent Crime/100K
1,517 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,619 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kettering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6960°N, 84.1504°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Kettering has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").