At a Glance
Median Income
$62,868
$21,336 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
Zillow: $197,622
Median Rent
$736/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
2,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How Powell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powell residents earn a median household income of $62,868 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,336. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powell is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,622. Median rent is $736/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Powell reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,263/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Powell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powell has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population911
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,868
Per Capita$21,336
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$736
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$197,622
Housing Units312
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property2,263/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Powell was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.