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What are the crime rate and median income in Kettering, OH?
According to the FBI, Kettering had 0.72 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 74% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8). Median household income is $74,681 and the median home value is $208,500. Population: about 57,206 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kettering?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Kettering at 0.72 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (41 in all). That is 74% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8), and 78% lower than the national rate (3.3). Property crime came to 777 offenses (13.7 per 1,000; Ohio: 14.3). Violent crimes rose 5% between 2022 and 2025 (39 to 41).
| Offense (2025) | Kettering count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 41 | 0.72 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 8 | 0.14 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.05 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 30 | 0.53 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 777 | 13.7 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 53 | 0.93 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 641 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 83 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Kettering changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 39 | 804 | 0 |
| 2023 | 54 | 822 | 2 |
| 2024 | 50 | 855 | 1 |
| 2025 | 41 | 777 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Kettering Police Department's own reports.
How does Kettering compare with Ohio?
Households in Kettering have a median income of $74,681 (Ohio: $71,389). The median owner-occupied home is worth $208,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,051 a month. About 57,206 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 3,057 per square mile. The city lies in Montgomery County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kettering | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,206 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,681 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,500 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,051 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.9% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Kettering?
Kettering has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Marinole Dam (29 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Montgomery County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Kettering?
No highway work zones were listed in Kettering city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Kettering?
Inside the city limits there are 13 public schools (2024-25) and 4 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: John Bryan State Park and Sycamore State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kettering
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Kettering city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Ac Firearms & Supplies LLC (Kettering).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Kettering city limits: Arrow Wine and Spirits (Dayton), Giant Liquor - Dayton (Kettering), Handy One Liquor Store (Kettering) and Kettering Wine and Spirits. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Kettering city limits: Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region (Dayton).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kettering?
In 2025, Kettering had 0.72 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (41 reported), 74% lower than the Ohio rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 13.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kettering?
$74,681 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Kettering?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $208,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Kettering?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Montgomery County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Dayton, OH (7 mi) · Middletown, OH (18 mi) · Springfield, OH (25 mi) · Hamilton, OH (30 mi) · Cincinnati, OH (43 mi) · Columbus, OH (65 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Montgomery County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Kettering city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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