Graves County , Kentucky

Population: 36,612 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $50,576 Home $139,000 Rent $713/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 36,612 residents, Graves County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Graves County in the top 16% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$50,576
Median Income
household
$139,000
Home Value
median
$713/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $50,576
Per Capita Income $29,608
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Median Home Value $139,000
Median Gross Rent $713/mo
Owner Occupied 76.4%
Renter Occupied 23.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 36,612
Median Age 40 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.4%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 84.0  ·  84th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
70.61
🌀 Hurricane
48.73
🔥 Wildfire
26.72
❄️ Winter Storm
84.21
🌍 Earthquake
96.91
☀️ Drought
88.96

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