Powells Crossroads is a small town of 1,686 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $64,100
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Powells Crossroads stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Powells Crossroads is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Powells Crossroads 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
Powells Crossroads's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Powells Crossroads costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Powells Crossroads, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$958
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,100
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Powells Crossroads's violent crime rate is 252.5 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.5 /100k
Property Crime
968.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Powells Crossroads is served primarily by Marion County.
Metric
Powells Crossroads, TN
National Avg
School District
Marion County
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Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Powells Crossroads sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 61.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Powells Crossroads's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Powells Crossroads roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,100 and median rent is $958/month.
Powells Crossroads's violent crime rate is 252.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 968.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Powells Crossroads are operated by Marion County.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Powells Crossroads, TN has a population of 1,686, a median household income of $64,100, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Powells Crossroads averages 48.9°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.9 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Powells Crossroads, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37397.
The population of Powells Crossroads, Tennessee is 1,686 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Powells Crossroads: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $146,100, median household income $64,100, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Powells Crossroads side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
