What are the schools like in Garrison, KY?

Garrison is served primarily by Lewis County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Garrison?

The median household income in Garrison, KY is $40,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Garrison, KY?

Garrison has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.8 inches.

Garrison, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Garrison, KY affordable or expensive?

Garrison's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garrison is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $68,300 and the median rent is $941 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Garrison, KY?

Crime rate data for Garrison is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Garrison, KY a Good Place to Live?

Garrison is a small town of 888 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $40,156 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Garrison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Garrison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garrison city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.7

Garrison's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garrison costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Garrison, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$941	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Garrison is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Garrison is served primarily by Lewis County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garrison, KY	National Avg
School District	Lewis County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garrison sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 20.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garrison, KY
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	20.8"

Demographics

Metric	Garrison, KY	National Avg
Population	888	—
Median Age	55.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	75.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Friendship, OH 8 mi Vanceburg, KY 8 mi Rome (Stout), OH 11 mi West Portsmouth, OH 14 mi South Shore, KY 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Garrison

Garrison, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41141

Garrison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison, KY affordable or expensive?

Garrison's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Garrison roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $68,300 and median rent is $941/month.

What is the crime rate in Garrison, KY?

Crime data for Garrison is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Garrison?

Public schools in Garrison are operated by Lewis County. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garrison, KY a good place to live?

Garrison, KY has a population of 888, a median household income of $40,156, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Garrison?

Garrison averages 42.4°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 20.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Garrison?

Garrison, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41141.

What is the population of Garrison?

The population of Garrison, Kentucky is 888 with a median age of 55.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garrison?

Key numbers for living in Garrison: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $68,300, median household income $40,156, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garrison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.