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Hickory, KY
Census-designated place in Graves County, Kentucky.
Population
23
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
0
Hickory and its ZIP codes
Hickory at a glance
- Hickory is 78% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Hickory, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Graves County. PPP loans are for Hickory.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,102
11,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $6,862 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hickory, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
Cities near Hickory
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayfieldCity | 4.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Fancy FarmCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| PryorsburgCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| WingoCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| HendronCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| MassacCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| FarleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| BentonCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| PaducahCity | 17 mi | 20.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hickory, KY in?
- Hickory is in Graves County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Hickory, KY?
- About 23 people live in Hickory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hickory?
- Nearby places include Mayfield (4.6 mi), Fancy Farm (7.9 mi), Lowes (8.1 mi), Pryorsburg (9.4 mi), Symsonia (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023