Powell, AL
Living in Powell
Bikeability
21
Walkability
24
Commute
73
Public Transit
33
Affordability
98
Public Safety
58
Airports
61
Hospitals
28
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
-534 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate33%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
-$2.8k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-9% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector83%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$95k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$388
Median Monthly Rent
+$101 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
LP gas16%
Utility gas6%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Powell
United States45
Alabama48
DeKalb County29
Property Crime in Powell
United States48
Alabama52
DeKalb County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Powell
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Powell, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Powell, AL
Cornerstone Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Beth Haven Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
Marshall Christian Academy
25 miles, SW
Floral Crest School
30 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Powell, AL
Alabama A & M University
42 miles, NW
Covenant College
42 miles, NE
Berry College
44 miles, E
University of Alabama in Huntsville
44 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Powell, AL
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Highlands Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Marshall Medical Centers
26 miles, SW
Cherokee Medical Center
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Powell, AL
Lovell Field
53 miles, NE
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
83 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
104 miles, SE