What are the schools like in Ravenna, KY?

School district data for Ravenna is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ravenna?

The median household income in Ravenna, KY is $43,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Ravenna, KY?

Ravenna has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.2 inches.

Ravenna, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ravenna, KY affordable or expensive?

Ravenna's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ravenna is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,000 and the median rent is $773 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ravenna, KY?

Ravenna has a violent crime rate of 35.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 233.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ravenna, KY a Good Place to Live?

Ravenna is a small town of 650 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $43,571 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Ravenna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ravenna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ravenna city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.9

Ravenna's overall cost of living index is 86.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ravenna costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ravenna, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$773	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ravenna's violent crime rate is 35.4 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

35.4 /100k

Property Crime

233.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ravenna, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ravenna sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 6.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ravenna, KY
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	6.2"

Demographics

Metric	Ravenna, KY	National Avg
Population	650	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Irvine, KY 1 mi Clay City, KY 12 mi Stanton, KY 12 mi Beattyville, KY 15 mi McKee, KY 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Ravenna

Ravenna, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

40472

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravenna, KY affordable or expensive?

Ravenna's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ravenna roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,000 and median rent is $773/month.

What is the crime rate in Ravenna, KY?

Ravenna's violent crime rate is 35.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 233.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ravenna?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ravenna, KY a good place to live?

Ravenna, KY has a population of 650, a median household income of $43,571, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ravenna?

Ravenna averages 42.9°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 6.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ravenna?

Ravenna, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40472.

What is the population of Ravenna?

The population of Ravenna, Kentucky is 650 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ravenna?

Key numbers for living in Ravenna: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,000, median household income $43,571, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ravenna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.