Powhattan is a small town of 81 in Kansas, with a median household income of $42,083
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Powhattan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Powhattan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Powhattan 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: 85.1
Powhattan's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Powhattan costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Powhattan, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$47,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Powhattan's violent crime rate is 240.5 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
240.5 /100k
Property Crime
794.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Powhattan is served primarily by Kickapoo Nation School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 35.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Powhattan, KS
National Avg
School District
Kickapoo Nation School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Powhattan sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Powhattan's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Powhattan roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $47,500 and median rent is $933/month.
Powhattan's violent crime rate is 240.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 794.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Powhattan are operated by Kickapoo Nation School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 35.5:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Powhattan, KS has a population of 81, a median household income of $42,083, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Powhattan averages 36.2°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Powhattan, Kansas is 81 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Powhattan: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $47,500, median household income $42,083, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Powhattan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
