At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,030/100K
6,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 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
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Powhatan reports 1,030 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 171% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,784/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Powhatan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powhatan has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population27
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,047M
Avg Weekly Wage$885
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$112,446
Housing Units59
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,030/100K
Property6,784/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation123 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Powhatan was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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