Graves County, KY

County in Kentucky, South · ranked on 27 metrics

Rank among US counties

Graves County, KY is a county in Kentucky with a population of 37,302 (1,255th of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (787th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 858th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,678th of 3,093), Poverty Rate (%) (2,613th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,468th of 3,094).

Population
37,302
1,255th highest of 3,094
Density
67.6
1,199th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.1%
1,329th highest of 3,094
Area
552
1,863rd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Kentucky

At a glance

Median household income
$50,772
2,678th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$147,800
2,233rd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$775
2,262nd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.1%
1,352nd highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
19.9%
482nd highest of 3,094
College degree
18.4%
2,180th highest of 3,094
Average commute
21 minutes
2,308th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
82.4%
2,468th highest of 3,094
Climate
58.3°F average
36°F in January, 79°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +61.6
80.2% Republican, 18.6% Democratic

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Percentile on 12 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Average Commute (Minutes)20.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    787th of 3,094
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$775
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 822nd of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$147,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 858th of 3,092
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year3,952
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,107th of 3,050
  5. Unemployment Rate (%)4.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,616th of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)39.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,027th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Household Income$50,772
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,678th of 3,093
  2. Poverty Rate (%)19.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,613th of 3,094
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)82.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,468th of 3,094
  4. Median Income$50,772
    Poorest Counties
    1,585th of 2,000
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)18.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,180th of 3,094
  6. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,559
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,107th of 3,050

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (41), weakest Economics (41). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Henry County, TN95% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  2. Independence County, AR90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  3. Howell County, MO90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  4. Baxter County, AR89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  5. Weakley County, TN88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Graves County, KY?
Graves County, KY has a population of 37,302, 1,255th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Graves County, KY rank best at?
Among US counties, Graves County, KY ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (787th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 858th of 3,092).
Where does Graves County, KY rank worst?
Graves County, KY ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,678th of 3,093); Poverty Rate (%) (2,613th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,468th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Graves County, KY?
Rankodex ranks Graves County, KY on 27 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

27 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics