The Town FilesPleasant Ridge, Kentucky
Community in Ohio County · population 578 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $113,800
- Household income
- $41,798
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 45.5
Pleasant Ridge is a community of 578 people in Ohio County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $113,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 91% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 81% of Kentucky towns.
How Pleasant Ridge ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pleasant Ridge is worth $113,800, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $41,798, which is more affordable than 68% of Kentucky towns. 89.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pleasant Ridge | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | — | $837 |
| Median household income | $41,798 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 89.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pleasant Ridge
| People | Pleasant Ridge | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | — min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 55.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Pleasant Ridge
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Ridge since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 10, 2021 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Ohio County since 1996
Ohio County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Ohio County
Ohio County had 7,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,414 a year. Unemployment was 5.6% in 2023; in Pleasant Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 16.1%.
Towns near Pleasant Ridge
- Masonville, KY6.3 mi · 2,129 people · home $230,400
- Whitesville, KY9.0 mi · 580 people · home $161,100
- Philpot, KY9.7 mi · 991 people · home $240,900
- Livermore, KY10.5 mi · 1,230 people · home $134,600
- Hartford, KY11.3 mi · 2,668 people · home $106,900
- Owensboro, KY13.1 mi · 60,183 people · home $178,900
- Thruston, KY13.7 mi · 2,234 people · home $187,700
- Beaver Dam, KY14.8 mi · 3,531 people · home $167,900
Pleasant Ridge questions
Is Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pleasant Ridge scores better for retirees than 48% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 91%. 40.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Pleasant Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Pleasant Ridge is valued at $113,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,798, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pleasant Ridge?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 6.3 inches of snow.
Does Pleasant Ridge get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 10, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)