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Poole, KY
Census-designated place in Webster County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42444.
Population
256
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
264
ZIP codes
1
Poole and its ZIP codes
Poole at a glance
- Poole is about 2.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Poole, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Poole.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,024
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,393
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.3M
FY 2026, $6,710 per person
PPP loans
$27K
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Poole, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
635
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
51
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Poole
1 in or overlapping Poole. Population shown
Cities near Poole
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SebreeCity | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| RobardsCity | 7 mi | 3 |
| CorydonCity | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| DixonCity | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| AnthostonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| WaverlyCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| OntonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| SlaughtersCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Beech GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| HendersonCity | 14 mi | 16.9 |
| ClayCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MorganfieldCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| WheatcroftCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ProvidenceCity | 18 mi | 6 |
| HansonCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poole, KY in?
- Poole is in Webster County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Poole, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Poole include 42444.
- What is the population of Poole, KY?
- About 256 people live in Poole, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poole?
- Nearby places include Sebree (7 mi), Robards (7 mi), Corydon (7.9 mi), Dixon (9.6 mi), Anthoston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023