Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Powhatan is a small town in Virginia with a population of 665. Residents earn $69,917 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Powhatan receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Powhatan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Powhatan is $69,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Powhatan is $393,300, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Powhatan enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,917 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,852 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,082 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 890 |
| County GDP | $1,260M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,331 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $393,300 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $469,132 |
| Median List Price | $879,725 |
| Median List Price | $879,725 |
| $/Sq Ft | $243 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $988 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 41.1% |
| Studio | $1,442 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,507 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,655 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,072 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,553 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,331 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,780/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.9 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5421°N, 77.9271°W |
| County FIPS | 51145 |
Winner: Republican by 44.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |