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Philpot, KY
Census-designated place in Daviess County, Kentucky.
Population
1,036
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
315
ZIP codes
0
Philpot and its ZIP codes
Philpot at a glance
- Philpot is about 2.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,692, 38% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,900 (17% above Kentucky).
Local data for Philpot, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Philpot, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,692
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$240,900
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (153), German Americans (133), French Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Philpot.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,466
47,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,758
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$664M
FY 2026, $6,423 per person
How people get to work
Philpot, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Philpot, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
948
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
662
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Philpot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThrustonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| MasonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 10.4 |
| KnottsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| OwensboroCity | 6.2 mi | 21.3 |
| WhitesvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| YelvingtonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MaceoCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Pleasant RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.5 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Rockport, INCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MoseleyvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| SorghoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| Reo, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Grandview, INTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| PantherCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LewisportCity | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philpot, KY in?
- Philpot is in Daviess County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Philpot, KY?
- About 1,036 people live in Philpot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philpot?
- Nearby places include Thruston (4 mi), Masonville (5.4 mi), Knottsville (5.6 mi), Owensboro (6.2 mi), Whitesville (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023