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Powderly, KY


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Powderly, Kentucky

Powderly, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg county, is 37 miles S of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 77 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is home to some 846 residents.

The People and Families of Powderly

In Powderly, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Powderly had a median family income of $28,063.

Powderly Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Powderly was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Powderly, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in Powderly expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Powderly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Powderly Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Powderly, KY

Comparing Powderly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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