At a Glance
Median Income
$85,281
$37,362 per capita
Home Value
$264,500
Zillow: $362,722
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
16.0% 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?
A
4.3 / 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 $85,281 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,362. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,081 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powell is $264,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,722. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
30.7% of adults in Powell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powell has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,544
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,586/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,281
Per Capita$37,362
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$7,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,536
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,500
Rent$1,153
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$362,722
Housing Units5,430
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Powell was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.