The Town FilesSymsonia, Kentucky
Community in Graves County · population 622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,800
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 36.9
Symsonia is a community of 622 people in Graves County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $264,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 97% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 95% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 93% of Kentucky towns.
How Symsonia 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 Symsonia is worth $264,800, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). 85.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Symsonia | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,800 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | — | $837 |
| Median household income | — | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 85.4% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Symsonia
| People | Symsonia | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.2% | 88.6% |
Weather in Symsonia
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 49.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Symsonia since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 7.4 miles from the town center and killed 24. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 26 deaths and 276 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Graves County since 1996
Graves County has been included in 22 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 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 |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4804: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Graves County
Graves County had 11,945 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,028 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Symsonia itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Symsonia
1 public school with 361 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symsonia Elementary School | PK-6 | 361 | 13.9 |
Towns near Symsonia
- Reidland, KY6.2 mi · 4,526 people · home $228,000
- Farley, KY8.8 mi · 4,374 people · home $86,300
- Ledbetter, KY9.4 mi · 1,836 people · home $120,800
- Benton, KY10.3 mi · 4,756 people · home $157,000
- Hendron, KY10.3 mi · 4,774 people · home $213,900
- Calvert City, KY11.4 mi · 2,514 people · home $165,700
- Massac, KY11.8 mi · 4,635 people · home $239,400
- Paducah, KY12.4 mi · 27,137 people · home $165,300
Symsonia questions
Is Symsonia, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Symsonia scores better for retirees than 70% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 97%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Symsonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Symsonia is valued at $264,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Symsonia?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Symsonia get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Symsonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. 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)