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Lewis County

Population in July 2007: 4,665.
Males: 2,288  (49.1%)
Females: 2,377  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  34.3 years
Kentucky median age:  35.9 years

Zip code: 41141


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,557 (it was $23,088 in 2000)
Garrison:  $29,557
Kentucky:  $40,267

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,777
Garrison:  $16,777
Kentucky:  $21,951

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $58,963 (it was $39,700 in 2000)
Garrison:  $58,963
Kentucky:  $114,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $77,091; Detached houses: $86,758; Townhouses or other attached units: $36,074; Mobile homes: $28,298

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Races in Garrison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Garrison: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 535 feet

Land area: 93.7 square miles.

Population density: 50 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Garrison

  • High school or higher: 58.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 19.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 36.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Garrison CCD

  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.4%
Kentucky:  2.0%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Garrison, Kentucky in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Garrison to the number of sex offenders is 1166 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Garrison:  0.7% ($282)
Kentucky:  0.8% ($610)
Garrison satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (41.9 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Cincinnati, OH (81.0 miles , pop. 331,285).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (327.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Vanceburg, KY (2.8 miles ), Tygarts, KY (2.9 miles ), Carter, KY (3.4 miles ), Rome, OH (3.5 miles) , West Portsmouth, OH (3.8 miles ), Fullerton, KY (3.8 miles ), South Shore, KY (3.8 miles ), Laurel-Petersville, KY (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 38.59 N, Longitude: 83.17 W

Area code: 606

Garrison household income distribution Garrison home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Mining (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Personal and laundry services (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)



Garrison-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kentucky state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Garrison place center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Garrison-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 49.3 miles away from Garrison center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/19/1995 at 12:57:06, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.6 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 40.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1990 at 00:03:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.2 miles away from Garrison center
On 6/28/1991 at 18:34:51, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Hospitals/medical centers near Garrison:
  • SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; PORTSMOUTH, OH)
  • ADAMS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; WEST UNION, OH)
  • RIVER VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM-IRONTON CPS (about 28 miles; IRONTON, OH)

Political contributions by individuals in Garrison, KY

Amtrak station near Garrison:
  • 15 miles: SOUTH PORTSMOUTH (SOUTH SHORE, RTE. 23 AT MAIN ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Garrison:
  • SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,849)
  • MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; MOREHEAD, KY; FT enrollment: 6,866)
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; FT enrollment: 12,361)
  • NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY; FT enrollment: 9,668)
  • OHIO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 78 miles; ATHENS, OH; FT enrollment: 18,721)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-RAYMOND WALTERS COLLEGE (about 79 miles; BLUE ASH, OH; FT enrollment: 2,266)
  • XAVIER UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; FT enrollment: 4,977)
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Notable location: Buena Vista Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Garrison include: Kentucky Heights Church (A), Bevins Chapel (B), Scott Branch Church (C), Black Oak Church (D), Rock Hill Chapel (E), Reynolds Chapel (F), Morris Hill Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Thomas Cemetery (1), Christy Cemetery (2), Sullivan Cemetery (3), Matty Cemetery (4), Stone Cemetery (5), Skidmore Cemetery (6), Howland Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mudlick Branch (A), Bevins Creek (B), Bill Chain Branch (C), Bridge Branch (D), Briery Branch (E), Brushy Branch (F), Old Kinniconick Bed (G), Old Trace Branch (H), Orchid Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Aquatic Construction (Water Parks & Slides; Montgomery Crks Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Garrison and their reported violations in the past:

GARRISON QUINCY HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 3531, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-27-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-27-2005)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-1996 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (FEB-13-1998)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-1995 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (FEB-13-1998)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This place:  2.7 people
Kentucky:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  65.0%
Whole state:  69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  29.1%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  12.0%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Garrison, KY



Garrison compared to Kentucky state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Garrison (2009 data):
  • Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust: Garrison Branch at Highway 10, branch established on 1976-01-09. Info updated 2009-03-17: Bank assets: $125.5 mil, Deposits: $104.2 mil, headquarters in Vanceburg, KY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Community Bank: Garrison Branch at Kentucky State Highway 10, branch established on 1981-07-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $25.4 mil, Deposits: $22.0 mil, headquarters in Vanceburg, KY, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Lewis Bancshares, Inc.



Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School





2004 Presidential Election results in Lewis County Kentucky:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (47%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (27%)
  • Wood (16%)
  • Utility gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Garrison

Adherents


NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)National Association of Free Will Baptists
Adherents42.1%26.0%18.7%5.8%3.2%
Congregations39.0%14.6%24.4%4.9%2.4%
NameChurch of the NazareneCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Other religions
Adherents1.0%0.9%0.8%0.7%0.7%
Congregations2.4%2.4%2.4%2.4%4.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


4.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,154 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.89%
Kentucky average:  6.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Mason County, KY  0.90% ($24,243 average AGI)
from Scioto County, OH  0.53% ($20,545)
from Fleming County, KY  0.44% ($22,833)


4.68% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,557 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.68%
Kentucky average:  6.74%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mason County, KY  1.22% ($28,460 average AGI)
to Scioto County, OH  0.46% ($29,105)
to Rowan County, KY  0.39% ($24,250)


Strongest AM radio stations in Garrison:
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNXT (1260 AM; 5 kW; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)
  • WLGC (1520 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGOH (1370 AM; 5 kW; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKKS (1570 AM; 1 kW; VANCEBURG, KY; Owner: BROWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIOI (1010 AM; 1 kW; NEW BOSTON, OH)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPAY (1400 AM; 1 kW; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Garrison:
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WOKE (98.3 FM; GARRISON, KY; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WOSP (91.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOHP (88.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WNXT-FM (99.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)
  • WKKS-FM (104.9 FM; VANCEBURG, KY; Owner: BROWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W215AV (90.9 FM; SOUTH PORTSMOUTH, KY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WZZZ (107.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING OF PORTSMOUTH 2, INC.)
  • WLGC-FM (105.7 FM; GREENUP, KY; Owner: GREENUP COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMKY (90.3 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFLE-FM (95.1 FM; FLEMINGSBURG, KY; Owner: FLEMING COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WUGO (102.3 FM; GRAYSON, KY; Owner: CARTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBVB (97.1 FM; COAL GROVE, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBMK (88.5 FM; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Garrison:
  • WPBO (Channel 42; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WHCP (Channel 30; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: TELEVISION PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • W66CZ (Channel 66; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKMR (Channel 38; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Garrison, Kentucky:
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: -1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: -1
Kentucky average:
  • Fatal accident count: 72
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 112
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 20
  • Fatalities: 78
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 190
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7

Garrison fatal accident list:
Aug 16, 2003 08:05 AM, Murphys Lane, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 17, 2000 03:30 AM, Sr-8, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 803 Highway 546-State Route10, Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.5 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN956
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 11760 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • J S Pittman, 5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.4 m, Overall height: 92.4 m
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washinton, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Treatment Plant Murphys Lane Rd, Call Sign: WNKT398, Licensee ID: L00031628
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/30/1997, Expiration Date: 03/04/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/08/2003
    Registrant: Garrison Quincy Ky O Heights Water District, Garrison, KY 41141, Phone: (606) 757-4898

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Garrison, 5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WED454
    Assigned Frequencies : 6545.00 MHz, 6615.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2002, Expiration Date: 05/29/2012
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: K4ZMI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01074400
    Grant Date: 11/15/2005, Expiration Date: 02/05/2016
    Registrant: George K Ison, Garrison, KY 41141
  • Call Sign: KE4NOQ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/13/1994, Expiration Date: 07/13/2004, Cancelation Date: 07/14/2006
    Registrant: Craig S Moore, Hc 76, Garrison, KY 41141
  • Call Sign: KF4SFO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01240675
    Grant Date: 05/02/2007, Expiration Date: 06/04/2017
    Registrant: Zach P Bivens, Hc 74 Box 1220, Garrison, KY 41141
  • Call Sign: KF4SFP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01240759
    Grant Date: 05/02/2007, Expiration Date: 06/04/2017
    Registrant: Pete A Bivens, Hc 74 Box 1220, Garrison, KY 41141
  • Call Sign: KG4FTV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00186585
    Grant Date: 12/21/1999, Expiration Date: 12/21/2009, Certifier: Billy R Kamer
    Registrant: Billy R Kamer, Garrison, KY 41141


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4

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