Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Powells Crossroads is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,454. Residents earn $65,804 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Powells Crossroads receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Powells Crossroads offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Powells Crossroads is $65,804, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Powells Crossroads is $173,000, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Powells Crossroads is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Powells Crossroads enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,804 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,007 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,226 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
| County GDP | $1,192M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 104 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,759 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.17% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $173,000 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,116 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,089 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,759 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.17% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,069/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.7 inches |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 694 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1848°N, 85.4848°W |
| County FIPS | 47115 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 104 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |