At a Glance
Median Income
$191,250
$85,763 per capita
Home Value
$493,500
Zillow: $560,831
Median Rent
$2,236/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.2%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powell residents earn a median household income of $191,250 , which is 154% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,763. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,248 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powell is $493,500 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,831. Median rent is $2,236/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Powell reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 620/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.2% of adults in Powell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,229
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$191,250
Per Capita$85,763
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$19,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
Housing
A+
Home Value$493,500
Rent$2,236
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$560,831
Housing Units5,290
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property620/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary52/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation930 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.2%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+32.6%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Powell was founded in 1801.
The median home in Powell was built in 2001.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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