The Town FilesPowell County, Kentucky
13,038 people. The median home is worth $141,100 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $40,309.
Towns in Powell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 3,251 | $123,000 | $25,417 | 37.2 |
| Clay City | 1,193 | $63,500 | $23,816 | 42.8 |
People and housing
| Powell County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $747 | $837 |
| Median household income | $40,309 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 39.3 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
3,017 jobs in 2024, average pay $40,158 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 533 storm events in Powell County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Powell County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).