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Powell, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
13,544
Population
1,586/sq mi density
$85,281
Median Income
$37,362 per capita
$264,500
Home Value
$353,969 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
874
Violent Crime/100K
6,524 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,281 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,500 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
874 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Powell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").