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ABOUT GRAYSON KY

About Grayson

Grayson Kentucky was classified as a Home Rule city in 2014, a change by statute from its previous 4th class status. Under previous statutes, Kentucky cities were classified by population on a scale of 1-6, with 1 being the largest. Under current statute, cities are all classified as Home Rule, with the exception of Louisville, being classified as 1stClass. Grayson’s most recent census population was 4,217 in 2010, an 8.8% increase from 2000.

LOCATION

Grayson, the county seat of Carter County, is located in the northeastern part of the state on Interstate 64 about 25 miles south and west of the Ohio and West Virginia borders. 5 major highways converge at Grayson, including I-64, US 60 and the John Y Brown, Jr “AA” Hwy connecting Grayson to Cincinnati, giving us transportation access that benefits both commerce and tourism. The city limits of Grayson contains approximately 2.5 square miles of area that is rural to suburban in nature.

THE HEART OF THE PARKS

Dubbed the “The Heart of the Parks”, Grayson is geographically located near the center of a quadrangle formed by four of the Commonwealth’s most beautiful state parks, and more opportunities are available at Cave Run Lake, a mere 45 miles to our west. Grayson also has many local attractions including its own golf course and country club, the Carter Caves State Resort Park, the Greenbo Lake State Park, the Grayson Lake State Park and of course our historic downtown district.

EDUCATION

Grayson is proud to be home to a thriving business community that is supported by our robust educational system and in turn provides good-paying jobs for the citizens of our community. We are proud to be home to one of Kentucky’s top-ranked school systems, Grayson Independent School District which won the Governor’s Award for Excellence in 2018 and continues to produce high-quality graduates who enter the workforce with a competitive edge. Additionally, we are home to two universities, Morehead State University and Kentucky Christian University, offering higher education opportunities for both traditional and non-traditional students.

SEE FOR YOURSELF!

Grayson is a great place to work, live, and play! Our low cost of living combined with our high quality of life makes this the perfect place for families to call home. We offer countless recreational activities for all ages such as biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, and more. Our vibrant arts and entertainment scene is full of local music, theater, festivals, and more throughout the year. Whether you are looking to raise a family or just get away from it all, we invite you to explore Grayson and discover what makes our town so special!