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Dry Ridge, KY


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Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Dry Ridge, Kentucky, in Grant county, is 34 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 1,995.

The People and Families of Dry Ridge

In Dry Ridge, about 50% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Dry Ridge, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dry Ridge had a median family income of $32,202.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dry Ridge Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Dry Ridge. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Dry Ridge is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Dry Ridge, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Dry Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dry Ridge Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dry Ridge, KY

Comparing Dry Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity54
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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