Powers, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Curry County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
645 Population 1,112/sq mi density
$42,750 Median Income $24,522 per capita
$153,100 Home Value $189,286 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 47.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,750 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $857/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Powers, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,750
43% below
$24,522 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
46% below
Zillow: $189,286
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
47.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
57%
Home Value
54%
Rent
74%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
367%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powers a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 13.2% (267% 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 $189,286. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population645
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density1,112/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans21.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$24,522
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,100
Rent$857
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$189,286
Housing Units430
Rent Burden47.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
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.
45.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.