Powhatan is a small town of 473 in Virginia, with a median household income of $66,471
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Powhatan stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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
Index: 98.0
Powhatan's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Powhatan costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Powhatan, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,028
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,471
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Powhatan's violent crime rate is 185.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
185.5 /100k
Property Crime
1173.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Powhatan is served primarily by Powhatan County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Powhatan, VA
National Avg
School District
Powhatan County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Powhatan sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Powhatan's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Powhatan roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is $1,028/month.
Powhatan's violent crime rate is 185.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1173.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Powhatan are operated by Powhatan County Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Powhatan, VA has a population of 473, a median household income of $66,471, 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.
Powhatan averages 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Powhatan, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23139.
The population of Powhatan, Virginia is 473 with a median age of 57.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Powhatan: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $66,471, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
