Grant County, Kentucky
Dry Ridge Real Estate and Local Guide
Dry Ridge is a small home rule-class city in Grant County along Interstate 75, once known for its mineral water wells and now a highway service and residential community between Cincinnati and Lexington.
Living in Dry Ridge
From around 1910 to 1960 the city's economy was dominated by its mineral water wells, purported to have healing properties. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Dry Ridge
- About 45.7% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a mix of owner and rental households.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Dry Ridge home
Interstate 75 Exit 159
Major interchange placing Dry Ridge about 35 miles south of Cincinnati and 49 miles north of Lexington
Former Carlsbad Mineral Water site
Early 20th-century home of the Kentucky Carlsbad Mineral Water Bottling Company and Carlsbad Hotel
Piddle Park
City community park with a renovated playground featuring spinners, slides, and safety surfacing
City of Dry Ridge Parks & Recreation
Municipal department operating a skatepark, softball leagues, and community programs