What are the schools like in Powell, OH?

Powell is served primarily by Olentangy Local. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in Powell?

The median household income in Powell, OH is $182,736 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Powell, OH?

Powell has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Powell, OH affordable or expensive?

Powell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Powell is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $463,900 and the median rent is $1,904 per month.

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

Powell has a violent crime rate of 20.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 899.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Powell, OH a Good Place to Live?

Powell is a small city of 14,113 in Ohio, with a median household income of $182,736 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Powell stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 94.5

Powell's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Powell costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Powell, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$463,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,904	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$182,736	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Powell's violent crime rate is 20.6 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.6 /100k

Property Crime

899.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Powell is served primarily by Olentangy Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Powell, OH	National Avg
School District	Olentangy Local	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Powell sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 19.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Powell, OH
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	19.0"

Demographics

Metric	Powell, OH	National Avg
Population	14,113	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	7.3%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shawnee Hills, OH 3 mi Dublin, OH 5 mi Worthington, OH 6 mi Riverlea, OH 7 mi Delaware, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Powell

Powell, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43065

Powell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powell, OH affordable or expensive?

Powell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Powell roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $463,900 and median rent is $1,904/month.

What is the crime rate in Powell, OH?

Powell's violent crime rate is 20.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 899.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Powell?

Public schools in Powell are operated by Olentangy Local. The district has 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 75.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Powell, OH a good place to live?

Powell, OH has a population of 14,113, a median household income of $182,736, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 19.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Powell?

Powell, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43065.

What is the population of Powell?

The population of Powell, Ohio is 14,113 with a median age of 42.5. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $463,900, median household income $182,736, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.