Living in Powderly, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Powderly · Census data 2020–2024
Powderly has 931 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $50,662 (21% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $99,300, the median rent is $754/month.
Powderly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Powderly at a glance
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $50,662State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $99,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $754/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Powderly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Powderly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Powderly the median home value is $99,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Powderly median household income
The median household income in Powderly is $50,662 and the income per person is $21,164. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Powderly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 487
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 29.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.70
Powderly demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 345
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Powderly ›
Education in Powderly
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Powderly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Powderly
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Powderly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powderly | 931 | $50,662 | $99,300 | $754 |
| Greenville | 4,410 | $46,054 | $116,400 | $602 |
| Central City | 5,707 | $50,885 | $143,600 | $683 |
| Drakesboro | 320 | $34,375 | $75,500 | $964 |
| South Carrollton | 157 | $41,307 | $125,000 | — |
| Beechmont | 771 | $52,240 | $162,900 | — |
| Bremen | 285 | $68,125 | $129,700 | $624 |
| Rockport | 233 | $64,000 | $95,000 | — |
| White Plains | 1,021 | $35,625 | $85,700 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Powderly, KY?
The median household income in Powderly is $50,662, 21% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Powderly?
The median home value in Powderly is $99,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Powderly?
The median gross rent in Powderly is $754 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Powderly, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Powderly?
The median age in Powderly is 38.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Powderly?
The average commute to work in Powderly is 17 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Powderly?
The unemployment rate in Powderly is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Powderly?
14.8% of adults in Powderly have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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