Ryland Heights, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Ryland Heights is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 712. Residents earn $62,875 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
712 Population 135/sq mi density
$62,875 Median Income $32,856 per capita
$207,200 Home Value $261,379 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,875 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$207,200 home value, $1,188/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,875
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $207,200
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.6%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,188
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Ryland Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population712
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,875
Per Capita$32,856
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$5,048M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,200
Rent$1,188
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$261,379

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation486 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+91.1%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Libraries4

Is Ryland Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ryland Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ryland Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ryland Heights is $62,875, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ryland Heights is $207,200, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Ryland Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ryland Heights has a population of 712 with a density of 135 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

712
Total Population
135
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ryland Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ryland Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ryland Heights is $62,875, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Ryland Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,875
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,856
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
IRS Avg AGI$86,446

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,434
County GDP$5,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants246
Healthcare174
Retail237
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,718
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ryland Heights is $207,200, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,188 (2% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $261,379.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,200
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$261,379

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,188
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,718
63% above US avg
Effective Rate2.76%

Health Metrics: Ryland Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Premature Death8,183/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access91.8%
Healthcare Facilities174

Crime Rates: Ryland Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Ryland Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates38.9803°N, 84.4322°W
County FIPS21037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.6%
33% below US avg
High School+91.1%
School Test Score5.50
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density135/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities174
Restaurants246
Retail Stores237

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home11.6%

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