At a Glance
Home Value
$114,400
Zillow: $286,458
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.3% 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+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powell is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,458. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
35.0% of adults in Powell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powell has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population68
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
Home Value$114,400
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$286,458
Housing Units77
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation370 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Powell was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
64.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.