Graves County

KY · Pop. 118,870 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Graves County is a mixed county in KY with a population of approximately 118,870.

$/Acre: $5,521

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 188.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index89.7

Median Household Income$71,921

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,521

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale2083

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,903 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)254 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K204

Property Crime /100K219

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak