Graves County, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
36,612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,576 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$409 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$504 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mayfield Urban Area
2
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mayfield Urban Area
4
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 1, KY State House District 2, KY
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Schools

Mayfield Middle School
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Mayfield High School
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mayfield Youth Development Center
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Murray State University
20 miles, SE • 1.9 star
The University of Tennessee-Martin
29 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Jackson Purchase Medical Center
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Marshall County Hospital
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Murray-Calloway County Hospital
20 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Lourdes Hospital
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
24 miles, N • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
62 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
110 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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