The Town FilesCarter County, Kentucky
26,341 people. The median home is worth $132,800 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $51,235.
Towns in Carter County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 3,834 | $136,900 | $27,542 | 30.3 |
| Olive Hill | 1,580 | $136,700 | $70,682 | 52.4 |
People and housing
| Carter County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $740 | $837 |
| Median household income | $51,235 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
5,650 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,562 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 383 storm events in Carter County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Carter County has been included in 37 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4782: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).