Gratz Kentucky Map

About Gratz, Kentucky

Gratz is a locality in Owen County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 80. The population density is 5.9 people per km². Gratz is located at 38.4737°N, 84.9527°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40359.

Gratz rests in a quiet pocket of Owen County, where the land begins to roll with a determined, yet not imposing, spirit. It lies 19.3 miles north-north-west of Frankfort, KY (from Frankfort, KY: bearing 347°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-west of Owenton. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad, sun-drenched fields, giving way to stands of oak and hickory that hold the breath of approaching evening. A palpable sense of stillness often settles over Gratz, broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the cheerful chatter of children released from school. The air itself seems to carry a faint, earthy sweetness, a perfume of fertile soil and ripening crops that clings to the skin like a forgotten memory. This corner of Kentucky, like much of the region, has its roots deeply entwined with agriculture, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the hushed reverence for the changing seasons. The local economy, while modest, draws strength from the land, with farming and related small businesses forming the backbone of Gratz. History whispers from the weathered clapboard of older homes and the sturdy brickwork of the few public buildings, hinting at generations who have shaped this place with their labor and their lives. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Gratz, only the quiet dignity of a community that has endured, its character etched not in stone, but in the enduring rhythm of everyday existence.

About This Gratz Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gratz, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.473678, -84.952728. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gratz and Owen County.

Detailed location data for Gratz includes the ZIP code (40359), telephone area code (502), county seat of Owen County (Owenton), and school district assignment (Owen County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gratz is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.