Powell is a small city of 13,991 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $75,585
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Powell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 92.8
Powell's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Powell costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Powell, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$234,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$889
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,585
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Powell's violent crime rate is 450.1 per 100,000 residents
— 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
450.1 /100k
Property Crime
1732.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Powell is served primarily by Knox County.
Metric
Powell, TN
National Avg
School District
Knox County
—
Elementary Schools
54
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
19
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Powell sees average highs of 47.9°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 54.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Powell's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Powell roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $234,200 and median rent is $889/month.
Powell's violent crime rate is 450.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1732.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Powell are operated by Knox County.
The district has 54 elementary, 17 middle, and 19 high schools.
25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Powell, TN has a population of 13,991, a median household income of $75,585, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Powell averages 47.9°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.5 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Powell, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37849.
The population of Powell, Tennessee is 13,991 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Powell: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $234,200, median household income $75,585, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
