At a Glance
Median Income
$60,556
$18,523 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.3%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.7% smoking rate
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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
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 19.3% (436% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,556
Per Capita$18,523
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$559M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$151,205
Housing Units50
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
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
Broadband90.7%
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.