Poole, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County
2.3
/5.0
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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 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 470 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6396°N, 87.6480°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Poole has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.3").