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Graves County

#44 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Kentucky
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Kentucky
  • 1 review
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Graves County is located in Kentucky with a population of 37,259. In Graves County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Graves County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Graves County are highly rated.
    Population
    37,259

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $95,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $634
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Graves County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      230.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      10
      6.1
    • Rape
      40
      40.7
    • Robbery
      110.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,291.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,883.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      210.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%

    Working in Graves County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,369
    National
    $55,322
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      Graves County Reviews

      1 review
      I grew up here it is my home town. There is not a single thing you can't like about it. The people, the food, the schools, the environment. In Good ole Graves County we are all family.
      • 10 months ago
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