Garrison, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lewis County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
748 Population 277/sq mi density
$36,765 Median Income $13,685 per capita
$65,900 Home Value $102,799 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,765 median income, 18.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrison, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,765
51% below
$13,685 per capita
Home Value
$65,900
77% below
Zillow: $102,799
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
64.3% high school+
Unemployment
18.5%
414% above
42.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
339%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
514%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garrison residents earn a median household income of $36,765 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,685. The unemployment rate stands at 18.5% (414% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 283 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garrison is $65,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,799. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

9.8% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 64.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garrison has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population748
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,765
Per Capita$13,685
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty42.0%
County GDP$252M
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,900
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$102,799
Housing Units354
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death15,649/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation525 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+64.3%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute62 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Garrison was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.