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Grahn, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 3,131.
Males: 1,573  (50.3%)
Females: 1,558  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41143

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,429 (it was $24,193 in 2000)
Grahn:

$42,429
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,423 (it was $12,447 in 2000)

Grahn CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $119,221 (it was $41,400 in 2000)
Grahn:

$119,221
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,454; detached houses: $165,822; townhouses or other attached units: $187,658; mobile homes: $82,189
March 2022 cost of living index in Grahn: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Grahn, KY (2000)
    • 3,02998.3%White alone
    • 301.0%Hispanic
    • 140.5%Two or more races
    • 30.10%American Indian alone
    • 20.06%Black alone
    • 20.06%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 70.5 square miles.

Population density: 44 people per square mile   (very low).

Grahn, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Grahn CCD:

0.7% ($271)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (35.1 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (80.0 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Olive Hill, KY (2.5 miles ),
Grayson, KY (2.7 miles ),
Willard, KY (3.0 miles ),
Carter, KY (3.3 miles ),
Upper Tygarts, KY (3.4 miles ),
Isonville, KY (3.5 miles ),
Sandy Hook, KY (3.7 miles ),
Webbville, KY (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.28 N, Longitude: 83.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Grahn, KY in 2022
Grahn satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.2%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Grahn, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (8.2%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.6%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (6.2%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.9%)
  • Rail transportation (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Apparel (7.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Grahn, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)

Average climate in Grahn, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.8. This is about average.

City:

69.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Grahn-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.3 miles away from the Grahn place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the place center injured 17 people and caused $6 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Grahn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 48.3 miles away from Grahn center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 280.0 miles away from Grahn center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 45.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 165.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 262.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 262.0 miles away from Grahn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carter County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 17, Mudslides: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 6, Landslides: 5, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Grahn:

  • FMC - NA OF GRAYSON (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; GRAYSON, KY)
  • CARTER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GRAYSON, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grahn:

  • Morehead State University (about 22 miles; Morehead, KY; Full-time enrollment: 7,523)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 26 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Shawnee State University (about 32 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • Marshall University (about 36 miles; Huntington, WV; FT enrollment: 11,450)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 44 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Maysville Community and Technical College (about 48 miles; Maysville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • West Virginia State University (about 71 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Grahn: Old Hanging Prison Wall Gardens (A), Grahn Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Grahn include: Kirk Memorial Missionary Baptist Church (A), Mountain Top Chapel (B), Pine Springs Church (C), Pleasant Hill Church (D), Pleasant Valley Church (E), Ross Chapel (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bledsoe Cemetery (1), Carroll Cemetery (2), Littleton Cemetery (3), Bailey Cemetery (4), Field Cemetery (5), Colley Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Rose Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dry Fork (A), Big Run (B), Dixie Fork (C), Bowling Branch (D), Craig Creek (E), Cory Branch (F), Corn Branch (G), Trough Camp Creek (H), Clifty Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Grahn: Grayson Lake State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Carter County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.2%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

20.8%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.6%

For population 15 years and over in Grahn:

Marital status in Grahn, KY
  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 65.6%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Grahn:

  • High school or higher: 59.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.9
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Grahn, KY (based on Carter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,26950
Mainline Protestant6668
Black Protestant1831
Other1571
Catholic1021
None20,343-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Here:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Carter County:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Carter County:

11.4%
Kentucky:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Carter County:

33.8%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.9%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Grahn:

  • WGOH (1370 AM; 5 kW; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLGC (1520 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOKT (1040 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CANNONSBURG, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.-KY)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHRD (1470 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNXT (1260 AM; 5 kW; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grahn:

  • WUGO (102.3 FM; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOSP (91.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBMK (88.5 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOKE (98.3 FM; GARRISON, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WLGC-FM (105.7 FM; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOHP (88.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WBVB (97.1 FM; COAL GROVE, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRVC-FM (92.7 FM; CATLETTSBURG, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFLE-FM (95.1 FM; FLEMINGSBURG, KY; Owner: FLEMING COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WNXT-FM (99.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)
  • WQXX (106.1 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY INDUSTRIES, INC.)
  • W215AV (90.9 FM; SOUTH PORTSMOUTH, KY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WKEE-FM (100.5 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZAQ (92.3 FM; LOUISA, KY; Owner: LOUISA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Grahn:

  • WKMR (Channel 38; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPBO (Channel 42; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WHCP (Channel 30; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: TELEVISION PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WKAS (Channel 25; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
Grahn fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Grahn fatal accident list:

Jun 16, 2020 12:50 AM, Cr-Cory Rd, Lat: 38.280756, Lon: -83.088244, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
May 28, 1988 08:40 PM, 182, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2200 W Of Fire Station On Rt 182 (Lat: 38.287861 Lon: -83.092944), Call Sign: WRD897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.145 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/1999, Expiration Date: 09/20/2004, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2004, Registrant: Grahn Volunteer Fire Department, Box 81, Grahn, KY 41142, Phone: (606) 286-6233


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GRAHN, On Biggs Hill 3.7 Mi N Of (Lat: 38.337278 Lon: -83.081833), Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WHC251,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1900.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/1999, Expiration Date: 03/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2002, Phone: (202) 434-4130


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Grahn, KY
  • 40.2%Electricity
  • 30.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.2%Wood
  • 6.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Coal or coke
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Grahn, KY
  • 35.2%Electricity
  • 34.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.1%Wood
  • 6.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Grahn compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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