Wilder, KY

Wilder, Kentucky

Wilder, Kentucky, in Campbell county, is 7 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Wilder contains a population of approximately 2,624.

The People and Families of Wilder

In Wilder, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Wilder.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilder had a median family income of $65,089. The typical family in Wilder is better off than most in Kentucky. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Wilder have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Wilder, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wilder favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Wilder Housing

Wilder has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Kentucky, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Wilder, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wilder, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Wilder Almanac

Wilder Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wilder Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wilder residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wilder, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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