Only 3 of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Raywick. Raywick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes Raywick stand out

Where Raywick beats most towns.

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History

Settled in 1833

A long history

A history going back 193 years.

Small town

155 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

St. Mary · 5 mi Loretto · 6 mi Lebanon · 10 mi New Haven · 11 mi Springfield · 15 mi Campbellsville · 16 mi

Raywick-City-Hall-ky, 2017

Raywick’s story

193 years in pictures

Census counts: 158 in 1860, 155 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 2017 and a map from 1953 on.

1833Raywick is settled

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Raywick: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Raywick, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerInter County Energy Coop13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterMarion County Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet2 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Raywick’s trash rules yet

SchoolsMarion County School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereMarion County ClerkMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015

ZIP code4006040060 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Raywick.

Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Raywick

The median commute is under 16 miles. In Raywick, just over a fifth of residents live below the poverty line, above both the Kentucky town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Lebanon (26%), Campbellsville (8%) and Bardstown (6%).

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	Raywick	Kentucky towns	U.S. towns
Below the poverty line	22%	16%	9.6%
Average trip to work	24 minutes	22 minutes	25 minutes

Where working residents work

In Raywick0%

Lebanon26%

Campbellsville8%

Bardstown6%

Elizabethtown6%

16 mi

median commute distance

jobs based in Raywick

A commuter town

jobs vs. working residents

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The jobs here0 jobs based here · A commuter town Where people work0% work in Raywick Commute times24 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 16 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Raywick is inland flooding, at a high overall level

Of the losses FEMA expects in Raywick, 61% come from inland flooding and 15% from tornadoes. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in 73% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2010.

73risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesHigh risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in Raywick Get ready0.9 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Raywick, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

A winter brings about 12 inches of snow, with January nights at 26° and July afternoons at 87°.

12″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter28–47°

Spring45–68°

Summer64–86°

Fall46–70°

Oct 25

typical first frost

Apr 13

typical last frost

+0.8°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 87°, January lows 26°Rain & snow12″ of snow a winter · 51 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+0.8° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Raywick smoke cigarettes than in the typical Kentucky or U.S. town

Among adults in Raywick, 20% report frequent physical distress and 30% say their health is fair or poor. In Raywick, 33% of adults get no exercise outside work, above both Kentucky’s towns (27%) and U.S. towns (25%). What’s more, for adults locally, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 43%.

	Raywick	Kentucky towns	U.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)	25%	18%	14%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	20%	15%	14%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)	30%	23%	19%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	16%	13%	12%

31 measures vs. Kentucky

0 better14 too close to call17 worse

What stands out	Raywick	KY
More uninsured adults	8.1%	5.4%
More adults facing food insecurity	22.9%	15.5%
More adults without reliable transportation	12.6%	8.8%

Spring View Hospital

9.6 mi away · emergency room

3 of 3

care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

Full pageRaywick’s health reportOpen the page

Everyday habitsMore smokers Hospitals & doctors nearby9.6 miles to an ER · Spring View Hospital How adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor health Every CDC estimateBetter than KY on 0 of 31

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Housing

A home in Raywick is worth about $251K, on Zillow’s estimate

Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 4.2% in value. In Raywick, the midpoint rent is $690 a month. Among households locally, 71% are owner-occupiers.

$251KZillow home value