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Powells Crossroads, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,454 Population 297/sq mi density
$65,804 Median Income $30,007 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $232,116 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,804 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Powells Crossroads, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,804
12% below
$30,007 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
39% below
Zillow: $232,116
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
6% below
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Powells Crossroads Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Powells Crossroads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
61%
Rent
94%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powells Crossroads a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Powells Crossroads residents earn a median household income of $65,804 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,007. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Powells Crossroads is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,116. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 17.9% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Powells Crossroads reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Powells Crossroads hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Powells Crossroads has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,454
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,804
Per Capita$30,007
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent$1,089
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$232,116
Housing Units709
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,069/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain63.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation694 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed243 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Powells Crossroads was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 243 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.