At a Glance
Home Value
$180,000
Zillow: $195,382
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Poole Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poole's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poole a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poole is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,382. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
15.8% of adults in Poole hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poole has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$54,877
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
Home Value$180,000
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$195,382
Housing Units152
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death15,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation470 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute45 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Poole was built in 1984.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.