Reading city, Ohio
Reading city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Reading city is a geographic entity located in Hamilton County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,491. The land area covers 2.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,491 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,158 | ±280 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,312 | ±316 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,158 | ±280 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 154 | ±106 |
| Median Home Value | $211,300 | ±$10,366 |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | ±$67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,866 | ±$4,742 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,432 | ±$3,252 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,251 | ±500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,714 | ±553 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 10,482 (2024)
ID: 172436
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
1000 MARKET ST, READING OH 45215-3283
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GUS Population: 837,359 (2024)
ID: 172254
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
138 E COURT ST, 101, CINCINNATI OH 45202-1254
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Reading | PK-06 | Reading, OH | |
| Regular School Reading | 07-12 | Reading, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-09 | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-09 | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | West Chester, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Amelia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cincinnati, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
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College | 1.9 mi away | 9555 Plainfield Rd, Blue Ash, OH, 45236-1096 |
5137455600
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READING
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 8740 READING RD., READING, OH, 45215 |
(513) 369-4465
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Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy
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College | 2.9 mi away | 6142 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45213 |
5136215262
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DEER PARK
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 4020 E. GALBRAITH RD., DEER PARK, OH, 45236 |
(513) 369-4450
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Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
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College | 4.1 mi away | 645 W North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45224-1462 |
5137612020
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WYOMING
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 500 SPRINGFIELD PK., WYOMING, OH, 45215 |
(513) 369-6014
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Fortis College-Cincinnati
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College | 4.1 mi away | 11499 Chester Road Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH, 45246 |
51377127952186
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PLEASANT RIDGE
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 6233 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH, 45213 |
(513) 369-4488
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Ross Medical Education Center-Cincinnati
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 11590 Century Blvd., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH, 45246-3317 |
5138518500
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BLUE ASH
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 4911 COOPER RD., BLUE ASH, OH, 45242 |
(513) 369-6051
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CINCINNATI LUNKEN AP, OH US, located 8.4 miles from Reading city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.6° | 23.6° | 32.1° | 2.86" | — |
| February | 45.0° | 25.7° | 35.3° | 2.79" | — |
| March | 54.6° | 33.4° | 44.0° | 3.94" | — |
| April | 66.6° | 42.5° | 54.5° | 4.37" | — |
| May | 75.4° | 52.7° | 64.0° | 4.70" | — |
| June | 83.3° | 61.2° | 72.2° | 4.61" | — |
| July | 86.6° | 65.3° | 75.9° | 4.39" | — |
| August | 85.9° | 63.7° | 74.8° | 3.39" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 55.9° | 67.8° | 3.07" | — |
| October | 67.9° | 44.2° | 56.0° | 3.05" | — |
| November | 55.1° | 34.1° | 44.6° | 2.91" | — |
| December | 44.6° | 28.0° | 36.3° | 3.32" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Arlington Heights village | Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lockland village | Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Amberley village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Dillonvale CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lincoln Heights village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3906165732. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.