At a Glance
Median Income
$60,556
$18,523 per capita
Violent Crime
333/100K
555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Powhatan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powhatan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powhatan a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powhatan residents earn a median household income of $60,556 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,523. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 397 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Powhatan reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 555/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Powhatan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powhatan has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,556
Per Capita$18,523
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$559M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$151,205
Housing Units50
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property555/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation352 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute34 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Powhatan was founded in 1849.
The median home in Powhatan was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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