Poole, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
163 Population 168/sq mi density
$180,000 Home Value $195,382 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Poole, KY

At a Glance

Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Zillow: $195,382
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Home Value
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
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

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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.