The Town FilesRyland Heights, Kentucky
City in Kenton County · population 922 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,700
- Household income
- $69,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 53.3
Ryland Heights is a city of 922 people in Kenton County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $213,700, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 95% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 85% of Kentucky towns.
How Ryland Heights 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 Ryland Heights is worth $213,700, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $69,000, which is more affordable than 47% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 88.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ryland Heights | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $837 |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 88.8% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Ryland Heights
| People | Ryland Heights | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.3 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Ryland Heights
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ryland Heights since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 11, 1958 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 8, 1998.
Severe weather in Kenton County since 1996
Kenton County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Kenton County
Kenton County had 74,672 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,985 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Ryland Heights itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Ryland Heights
- Cold Spring, KY2.4 mi · 6,216 people · home $253,600
- Alexandria, KY2.7 mi · 10,341 people · home $284,800
- Highland Heights, KY4.0 mi · 6,662 people · home $169,700
- Taylor Mill, KY4.1 mi · 6,873 people · home $241,000
- Silver Grove, KY4.5 mi · 1,154 people · home $107,700
- Claryville, KY4.7 mi · 2,992 people · home $278,200
- Wilder, KY5.0 mi · 3,176 people · home $159,900
- Covington, KY6.0 mi · 40,961 people · home $187,300
Ryland Heights questions
Is Ryland Heights, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ryland Heights scores better for retirees than 95% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 81%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.3).
How much does a house cost in Ryland Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Ryland Heights is valued at $213,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,000, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Ryland Heights?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does Ryland Heights get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ryland Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 11, 1958. 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)