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Powhatan, VA
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Powhatan, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Powhatan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Powhatan residents earn a median household income of $69,917 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,852. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powhatan is $393,300 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,132. Median rent is $988/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Powhatan reports 830 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,795/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Powhatan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powhatan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.