Grayson, Kentucky

Population 4,159

Grayson is located in Carter County, KY. The population is 4,159, making Grayson the largest city in Carter County.

There are 5 public schools in Grayson with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Grayson is low , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Grayson is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Grayson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Grayson include Rush, Webbville and Argillite.

Grayson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.1%

Crime Rate

20.79% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 178
  • Violent Crimes: 127
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 382
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

70.36% Higher than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in Grayson
  • 45.68 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

57 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 55

Unemployment

High 7.9%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Grayson, KY and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Grayson's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Carter Christian Academy

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Grayson, KY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Grayson, KY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,100

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Environmental Hazards

57 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Grayson, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Grayson, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Grayson, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.1°
  • February 37.17°
  • March 47.26°
  • April 57.98°
  • May 65.24°
  • June 73.26°
  • July 75.77°
  • August 75.28°
  • September 68.35°
  • October 56.43°
  • November 46.15°
  • December 33.55°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Grayson, KY

Earthquakes
Grayson, KY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Grayson, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Grayson, KY has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Grayson, KY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Grayson, KY: $32,063

Unemployment

Unemployment in Grayson is 7.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.85%
White Collar - 52.15%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Harold Rogers

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Grayson, KY

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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