At a Glance
Median Income
$42,750
$24,522 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
Zillow: $183,742
Median Rent
$857/mo
47.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Powers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powers a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powers residents earn a median household income of $42,750 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,522. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 920 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powers is $153,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,742. Median rent is $857/month, with 47.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Powers reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 998/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Powers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powers has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population645
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density1,112/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$24,522
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,100
Rent$857
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$183,742
Housing Units430
Rent Burden47.9%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property998/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain58.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation284 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute43 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Powers was founded in 1945.
The median home in Powers was built in 1960.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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