Grayson, Kentucky
Grayson is a city of 3,778 people in Carter County, Kentucky, founded in 1844.
Why visit Grayson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kentucky Christian University.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Grayson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grayson
Grayson is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Carter County, Kentucky, United States, on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 64 in the state's northeastern region. It is approximately 21 miles west of Ashland. As of the 2020 census, Grayson had a population of 3,834. Along with Carter County, the city is closely associated with the nearby Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area and is often erroneously included in the MSA being just 9 miles west of the MSA's western boundary.
From the Wikipedia article Grayson, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Kentucky Christian University
School · 0.7 mi
Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes24
China House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
789 Carol Malone Boulevard, Grayson
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su closed
Melini Cucina
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
209 South Carol Malone Boulevard, Grayson
Mo-Th 10:30-20:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:45; Su 11:00-20:15
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
360 C W Stevens Boulevard, Grayson
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Espresso Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
601 Carol Malone Boulevard, Grayson
Tu-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Sweet Life
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
603 East Main Street, Grayson
Su-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
El Mixteco Mexican Bar & Grill Grayson
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
601 C W Stevens Boulevard, Grayson
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
852 North Carol Malone Boulevard, Grayson
Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
12 more on the map.
History
After the Revolutionary War, George Washington's aide-de-camp Col. William Grayson received a 70,000-acre (280 km2) tract of land for his service during the war from the state of Virginia. By 1838, a small portion of this tract was set aside for the development of a town named for him. Although Grayson had only five streets and eighty lots, it was established by the General Assembly on February 6, 1844, and it was incorporated on February 22, 1860.
Grayson, Kentucky was a stop on the Eastern Kentucky Railway.
From the History section of Grayson, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship5
Saints John and Elizabeth Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
799 KY 1947, Grayson
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare4
Med-Save Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
601 Carol Malone Boulevard, Grayson
Map of Grayson
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 29°F | 4.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 49°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 30°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grayson 2 E (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Carter County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-11-26: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Huntington Tri-State Airport/Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Cannonsburg 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Flatwoods 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Bellefonte 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Ashland 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Ironton 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Catlettsburg 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Coal Grove 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- South Point 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Franklin Furnace 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Burlington 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carter County, Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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