What are the schools like in Powell, AL?

School district data for Powell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Powell?

The median household income in Powell, AL is $59,655 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Powell, AL?

Powell has an average high temperature of 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Powell, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Powell, AL affordable or expensive?

Powell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Powell is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,200 and the median rent is $733 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Powell, AL?

Powell has a violent crime rate of 107.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2262.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Powell, AL a Good Place to Live?

Powell is a small town of 989 in Alabama, with a median household income of $59,655 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Powell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Powell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Powell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.3

Powell's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Powell costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Powell, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$733	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,655	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Powell's violent crime rate is 107.8 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.8 /100k

Property Crime

2262.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Powell, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Powell sees average highs of 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Powell, AL
Average High — January	52.2°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Powell, AL	National Avg
Population	989	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rainsville, AL 4 mi Shiloh, AL 5 mi Dutton, AL 5 mi Sylvania, AL 6 mi Fyffe, AL 6 mi

Powell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powell, AL affordable or expensive?

Powell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Powell roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,200 and median rent is $733/month.

What is the crime rate in Powell, AL?

Powell's violent crime rate is 107.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2262.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Powell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Powell, AL a good place to live?

Powell, AL has a population of 989, a median household income of $59,655, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Powell?

Powell averages 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Powell?

The population of Powell, Alabama is 989 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Powell?

Key numbers for living in Powell: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,200, median household income $59,655, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Powell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.