Grayson, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan · City

2.4 Fair / 5.0
3,820 Population
$28,548 Median Income
$125,600 Home Value
$632 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime / 100K
33.6 yrs Median Age
15.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.4
Overall
2.1
Economy
4.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population3,820
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,374/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93.1%

Economy

2.1/5
Median Income$28,548
Per Capita Income$19,549
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty Rate36.9%
County GDP$3,758M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$125,600
Zillow Value$172,728
Median Rent$632
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$866

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime98/100K
Property Crime2,161/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft122.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul32° / 75°
Rain46 in/yr
Snow18 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+83.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.61
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Work From Home3.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Grayson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$28,548
Home Value$125,600
Median Rent$632
Poverty Rate36.9%
Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
Unemployment4.0%
Violent Crime98.2 /100K
Avg Temperature54.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,820
Population Density1,374 per sq mi
Median Age33.6 years
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.1% Black 2.2% Hispanic 0.4% Other 4.3%
White93.1%
Black or African American2.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.3%

Language

English Only98.6%
Spanish Speakers1.4%
English 98.6% Spanish 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.3%
Health Insurance94.4%

Income

62% below avg
Median Household Income$28,548
Per Capita Income$19,549
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,139
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,553

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.0%
Poverty Rate36.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,796
County GDP$3,758M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation131
Healthcare Facilities156
Retail Stores223
Manufacturing38
Total Establishments1,796

Industry Mix

Restaurants 131 Healthcare 156 Retail 223 Manufacturing 38

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,553
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,902

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.8 min
Work From Home3.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

55% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$125,600
Zillow Home Value Index$172,728

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$130,000
Price Per Sq Ft$122
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio91.4%
Price Drops22.2%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied42.3%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$632

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$708
1 Bedroom$712
2 Bedroom$866
3 Bedroom$1,200
4 Bedroom$1,209

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,902
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.11%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.4%
Premature Death Rate13,628 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.3 / 10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)156
Restaurants (County)131

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime98.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery24.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault73.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,160.6 /100K
Burglary834.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,203.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft122.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

32°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation46.1 in
Annual Snowfall18.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density1,374 per sq mi
Latitude38.3339°
Longitude-82.9358°
County FIPS21019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.6%
D 30%

Republican +38.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
High School+83.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.61

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,374 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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