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Kettering, Ohio

       
Total population 54,666 Average January/July temperatures 25.2° / 73.0°
Median home price $ 129,000 Annual Precipitation 35.94 in. /yr.
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Kettering, Ohio

This Dayton suburb combines a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to big-city amenities.

Climate
Kettering is in a moderate climate region but does experience high relative humidity for much of the year.
Cultural Attractions
Fraze Pavilion is a popular outdoor concert venue.
Geography
The city is in southwestern Ohio, seven miles south of Dayton.
Historical
John Patterson, a farmer, was Kettering's first settler, building a log cabin there in 1798.
Recreation
The Kettering Recreation Complex houses an ice arena, senior center, and lap pool.  It's located in Indian Riffle Park, which features fitness trails and a stocked pond.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.34 ° / 17.08 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.05 ° / 61.94 °
Precipitation (?) 35.94 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 129
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 210
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 129,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $51231.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $45332
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.56 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .430 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 9
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 70
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 5
Number of libraries within the county (?) 19
Number of museums within the county (?) 6
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 54,666
Population density (?) 2,939 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 19.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 16,729 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 11
Number of clinics within the county (?) 9
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 84
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