What are the schools like in Poole, KY?

School district data for Poole is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Poole?

The median household income in Poole, KY is $93,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Poole, KY?

Poole has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.8 inches.

Poole, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Poole, KY?

Poole has a violent crime rate of 7.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 363.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Poole, KY a Good Place to Live?

Poole is a small town of 108 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $93,125 .

Strengths: Poole stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Poole is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Poole city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Poole metro area.

Metric	Poole, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Poole's violent crime rate is 7.7 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

7.7 /100k

Property Crime

363.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Poole, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Poole sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Poole, KY
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.8"

Demographics

Metric	Poole, KY	National Avg
Population	108	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Robards, KY 7 mi Corydon, KY 8 mi Sebree, KY 8 mi Dixon, KY 9 mi Anthoston, KY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Poole

Poole, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

42444

Poole vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poole, KY affordable or expensive?

Poole has a median home value of $185,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $93,125.

What is the crime rate in Poole, KY?

Poole's violent crime rate is 7.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 363.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Poole?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Poole, KY a good place to live?

Poole, KY has a population of 108, a median household income of $93,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Poole?

Poole averages 41.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 9.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Poole?

Poole, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42444.

What is the population of Poole?

The population of Poole, Kentucky is 108 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Poole?

Key numbers for living in Poole: median home $185,800, median household income $93,125, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poole side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.