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Poole, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
163 Population 168/sq mi density
$180,000 Home Value $195,382 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 3,401 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Poole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation470 ft (143 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates37.6396°N, 87.6480°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience28.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 93 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 93 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 41 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 139 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 92 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 146 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 116 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 37 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 90 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 123 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 92 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 71 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 93 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 144 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 127 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 111 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 136 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 92 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 92 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 88 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 70 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 69 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 13 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 65 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 24 km 24
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 98 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 73 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 68 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 87 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 69 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 73 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 76 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 90 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Poole has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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