Oregon
Powers is a small town in Oregon with a population of 645. Residents earn $42,750 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Powers receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Powers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Powers is $42,750, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Powers is $153,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Powers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,750 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,522 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,752 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 920 |
| County GDP | $964M |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Healthcare | 89 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,784 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.47% |
| Commute Time | 42.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |
| Census Median | $153,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,742 |
| Census Median Rent | $857 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,784 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.47% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% |
| Asthma | 14.2% |
| COPD | 11.7% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 31.4% |
| Mental Distress | 24.3% |
| Physical Distress | 20.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.6 inches |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 284 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8850°N, 124.0762°W |
| County FIPS | 41015 |
Winner: Republican by 16.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,112/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 89 |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 42.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |