Boaz, Kentucky facts for kids
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Boaz, Kentucky
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 Boaz, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Boaz, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 487591 |
Boaz is a small place in Graves County, Kentucky, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Boaz, Kentucky: A Small Community
Boaz is a quiet community located in the northern part of Graves County. This area is known as the Jackson Purchase Region of Kentucky. It's a place where people live and work, even though it's not a big city.
Where is Boaz Located?
Boaz is in the western part of Kentucky. The area it covers is about 552 square miles of land. It also has about 5 square miles of water. The postal code for Boaz is 42027. The phone area code for the region is 270.
Many other small towns are close to Boaz. These include Folsomdale, Hickory, Lowes, Melber, and Lone Oak. There are about 65 towns within 30 miles of Boaz. This means it's part of a network of small communities.
Who Lives in Boaz?
About 2,259 people live in Boaz. They live in around 914 homes. Most homes have two or three people living in them. About 35% of the homes have children.
The average age of people in Boaz is about 42 years old. The average yearly income for residents is around $44,329. Many people in Boaz work in jobs that involve manual labor or skilled trades. These are sometimes called "blue-collar" jobs.
Learning in Boaz
Students in Boaz attend schools in the area. The closest elementary schools are Lowes Elementary and Symsonia Elementary. For older students, the main schools are Graves County Middle School and Graves County High School. These schools serve the entire district, including Boaz.
Many adults in Boaz value education. More than 53% of the people who grew up in Boaz have attended college or have a college degree.
