Powell County, KY
Living in Powell County
Bikeability5
Walkability15
Commute27
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports43
Hospitals57
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-482 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas29%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Powell County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Powell County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Powell County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding87
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Powell County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Powell County, KY
Christian Traditional School
17 miles, N
Bethany Christian School
22 miles, SE
St Agatha Academy
23 miles, NW
Clark County Early Learning Center
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Powell County, KY
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
26 miles, SE
Eastern Kentucky University
26 miles, W
Berea College
30 miles, SW
Morehead State University
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Powell County, KY
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
19 miles, N
Clark Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Baptist Health Richmond
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Powell County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
45 miles, W
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
79 miles, NE
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
107 miles, W