Powhatan Point, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Marshall County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,511 Population 1,028/sq mi density
$49,453 Median Income $31,982 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $114,199 Zillow
$453 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,453 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $453/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Powhatan Point, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,453
34% below
$31,982 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $114,199
Median Rent
$453/mo
61% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Powhatan Point Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Powhatan Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
39%
Rent
39%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powhatan Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Powhatan Point residents earn a median household income of $49,453 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,982. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 682 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Powhatan Point is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,199. Median rent is $453/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

14.3% of adults in Powhatan Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Powhatan Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,511
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,028/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,453
Per Capita$31,982
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$453
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$114,199
Housing Units782
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,486/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation645 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Powhatan Point was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.