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Dry Ridge, KY
City in Grant County, Kentucky.
Population
2,441
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
473
ZIP codes
0
Dry Ridge and its ZIP codes
Dry Ridge at a glance
- Dry Ridge is about 4.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,995, 12% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,800 (5% above Kentucky) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Dry Ridge, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dry Ridge, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,995
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (529), Irish Americans (375), Italian Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Dry Ridge.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,376
5,430 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,999
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $6,046 per person
How people get to work
Dry Ridge, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dry Ridge, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dry Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamstownCity | 4.1 mi | 16.8 |
| CrittendenCity | 5.5 mi | 3.4 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 12.2 |
| WaltonCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| GlencoeCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| ButlerCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CorinthCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| FalmouthCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Patriot, INTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BerryCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| SpartaCity | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| OwentonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| IndependenceCity | 17 mi | 17.7 |
| WarsawCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| ClaryvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| UnionCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dry Ridge, KY in?
- Dry Ridge is in Grant County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Dry Ridge, KY?
- About 2,441 people live in Dry Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dry Ridge?
- Nearby places include Williamstown (4.1 mi), Crittenden (5.5 mi), Verona (8.8 mi), Walton (12 mi), Glencoe (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023