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Garrison, KY
Census-designated place in Lewis County, Kentucky.
Population
552
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
0
Garrison and its ZIP codes
Garrison at a glance
- Garrison is 78% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,500 a year, 54% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,600 (68% below Kentucky).
Local data for Garrison, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garrison, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,500
Poverty rate
54.0%
Median home value
$66,600
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
37.9
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (208), Irish Americans (23), Greek Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Garrison.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,637
1,912 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.4M
FY 2026, $5,688 per person
How people get to work
Garrison, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Environment and hazard risk
Garrison, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Garrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanceburgCity | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Friendship, OHCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Rome, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| West Portsmouth, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| South ShoreCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Portsmouth, OHCity | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| Rosemount, OHCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| New Boston, OHVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| McDermott, OHCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ConcordCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Otway, OHVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Franklin Furnace, OHCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| GreenupCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Sciotodale, OHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Wheelersburg, OHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| Olive HillCity | 21 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garrison, KY in?
- Garrison is in Lewis County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Garrison, KY?
- About 552 people live in Garrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garrison?
- Nearby places include Vanceburg (7.8 mi), Friendship, OH (7.8 mi), Rome, OH (12 mi), West Portsmouth, OH (13 mi), South Shore (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023