Powell, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
13,544
Population
1,586/sq mi density
$85,281
Median Income
$37,362 per capita
$264,500
Home Value
$362,722 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,281 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,500 home value, $1,153/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Powell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0359°N, 84.0297°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in |
Powell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.1").