Kentucky
Powderly is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 999. Residents earn $49,653 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Powderly receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Powderly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Powderly is $49,653, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Powderly is $99,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Powderly is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 137 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,233 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Powderly enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,653 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,478 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,215 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,544M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $99,400 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $764 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,375 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,123/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Total Violent | 137.0/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 137.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,232.9/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 137.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,095.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2394°N, 87.1539°W |
| County FIPS | 21177 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |