The Town FilesMaysville, Kentucky
City in Mason County · population 8,873 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,500
- Household income
- $39,013
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 41.0
Maysville is a city of 8,873 people in Mason County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $151,500, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Kentucky towns, more walkable than 72% of Kentucky towns, better transit than 72% of Kentucky towns.
How Maysville ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Maysville is worth $151,500, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $39,013, which is more affordable than 16% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $699 a month. 52.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maysville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,500 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $699 | $837 |
| Median household income | $39,013 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 52.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Maysville
| People | Maysville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Maysville
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 22.8°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.2 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maysville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 9.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1968.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4782: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 23, 2021 | Flood | DR-4595: Severe, Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 7,910 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,145 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Maysville itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Maysville
5 public schools with 2,616 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County High School | 9-12 | 873 | 19.4 |
| Charles Straub Elementary School | PK-2 | 641 | 13.9 |
| Mason County Middle School | 6-8 | 557 | 14.7 |
| Mason County Intermediate School | 3-5 | 545 | 14.0 |
| Mason County Career Magnet School | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Maysville
- Flemingsburg, KY15.8 mi · 2,953 people · home $132,800
- Georgetown, OH16.1 mi · 4,453 people · home $148,600
- West Union, OH16.6 mi · 3,004 people · home $132,500
- Bethel, OH26.7 mi · 2,620 people · home $158,500
- Mount Orab, OH27.2 mi · 4,347 people · home $267,400
Maysville questions
Is Maysville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maysville scores better for retirees than 24% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 30%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Maysville?
The median owner-occupied home in Maysville is valued at $151,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,013, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $699 a month.
What is the weather like in Maysville?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 15.2 inches of snow.
Does Maysville get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maysville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)