Kettering
City in Ohio, United States
Overview
Kettering, Ohio is a welcoming suburban city located just south of Dayton. Known for its abundant parks, community events, and safe neighborhoods, it's popular with families and those seeking a comfortable pace of life. The city balances a small-town charm with access to amenities and cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Ohio
Population
57,862
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.69°, -84.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,180
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1075 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGY
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.