At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$16,538 per capita
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
3,491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Powhattan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powhattan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powhattan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powhattan residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,538. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Powhattan reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,491/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Powhattan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powhattan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$16,538
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,036
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$191,330
Housing Units41
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property3,491/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Powhattan was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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