The Town FilesMayfield, Kentucky
City in Graves County · population 10,017 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,500
- Household income
- $40,965
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 37.5
Mayfield is a city of 10,017 people in Graves County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $112,500, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450).
How Mayfield ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mayfield is worth $112,500, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $40,965, which is more affordable than 68% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $644 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mayfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $644 | $837 |
| Median household income | $40,965 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mayfield
| People | Mayfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Mayfield
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 58.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayfield since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 24. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 247 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on January 3, 2000.
Severe weather in Graves County since 1996
Graves County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4804: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Graves County
Graves County had 11,945 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,028 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Mayfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Mayfield
10 public schools with 4,782 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves County High School | 9-12 | 1,127 | 17.3 |
| Mayfield Elementary School | PK-4 | 922 | 16.2 |
| Graves County Middle School | 7-8 | 562 | 17.0 |
| Mayfield High School | 9-12 | 534 | 16.2 |
| Mayfield Middle School | 5-8 | 527 | 16.0 |
| Graves County Central Elementary | PK-6 | 459 | 14.3 |
| Sedalia Elementary School | PK-6 | 360 | 15.0 |
| Farmington Elementary School | PK-6 | 283 | 13.5 |
| Mayfield Youth Development Center | 6-12 | 8 | 8.0 |
| Mayfield/Graves County Area Tech Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Mayfield
- Benton, KY17.4 mi · 4,756 people · home $157,000
- Murray, KY19.8 mi · 17,307 people · home $195,000
- Reidland, KY19.8 mi · 4,526 people · home $228,000
- Hendron, KY20.4 mi · 4,774 people · home $213,900
- Massac, KY20.5 mi · 4,635 people · home $239,400
- Farley, KY21.3 mi · 4,374 people · home $86,300
- Paducah, KY23.0 mi · 27,137 people · home $165,300
- Calvert City, KY25.4 mi · 2,514 people · home $165,700
Mayfield questions
Is Mayfield, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mayfield scores better for retirees than 33% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 43%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Mayfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Mayfield is valued at $112,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,965, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $644 a month.
What is the weather like in Mayfield?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Mayfield get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mayfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)