Powderly, Kentucky
City · Population 787 · #241 in Kentucky
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About Powderly
Powderly, KY is a tiny community located in southwestern Kentucky with an estimated population of 787.
Officially, Powderly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 504 residents per square mile.
📰 Powderly News Today
- Boil water advisory in effect for a portion of Powderly, Kentucky 14news.com · Feb 27
- U.S. 62 in Muhlenberg County blocked due to gas leak Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) · Mar 30
- Jerry Taylor Engle The Owensboro Times · May 30
- KSP searching for missing Muhlenberg County teen WSON AM & FM · Feb 7
- Leigh Ann Rice - Leader-News Leader-News · Nov 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Powderly Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)787
Rank in state#241 of 418
Land area1.56 sq mi
Density504/sq mi
Coordinates37.2394, -87.1539