What are the schools like in Powhatan, LA?

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

What is the median household income in Powhatan?

The median household income in Powhatan, LA is $26,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Powhatan, LA?

Powhatan has an average high temperature of 58.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Powhatan, LA?

Powhatan has a violent crime rate of 395.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1947.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Powhatan, LA a Good Place to Live?

Powhatan is a small town of 44 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $26,250 .

Strengths: Powhatan's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Powhatan metro area.

Metric	Powhatan, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Powhatan's violent crime rate is 395.7 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

395.7 /100k

Property Crime

1947.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Powhatan, LA	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	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Powhatan sees average highs of 58.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 58.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Powhatan, LA
Average High — January	58.7°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	58.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Powhatan, LA	National Avg
Population	44	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	81.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	45.5%	22.2%
65 and over	4.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Campti, LA 5 mi Clarence, LA 11 mi Natchitoches, LA 11 mi Coushatta, LA 13 mi Vienna Bend, LA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Powhatan

Powhatan, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71066

Powhatan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powhatan, LA affordable or expensive?

Powhatan has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $26,250.

What is the crime rate in Powhatan, LA?

Powhatan's violent crime rate is 395.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1947.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Powhatan?

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

Is Powhatan, LA a good place to live?

Powhatan, LA has a population of 44, a median household income of $26,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Powhatan?

Powhatan averages 58.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.2 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Powhatan?

Powhatan, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71066.

What is the population of Powhatan?

The population of Powhatan, Louisiana is 44 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Powhatan?

Key numbers for living in Powhatan: median home N/A, median household income $26,250, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Powhatan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.