Powellton, WV
Living in Powellton
Bikeability
47
Walkability
90
Commute
36
Public Transit
47
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
4
Hospitals
42
Colleges
22
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
763
Population
+346 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-19 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate49%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone42%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K11%
$125K to $149K10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked14%
Housing
$56k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$10 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198939%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K7%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Utility gas57%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Powellton
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Fayette County25
Property Crime in Powellton
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Fayette County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Powellton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Powellton, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Powellton, WV
Covenant Promise Christian Academy
4 miles, E
World Changers Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Boomer Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Mountain View Christian School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Powellton, WV
Appalachian Bible College
18 miles, S
University of Charleston
23 miles, NW
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
23 miles, S
West Virginia State University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Powellton, WV
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
6 miles, N
Plateau Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Highland Hospital
20 miles, NW
Beckley Arh Hospital
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Powellton, WV
Yeager Airport
24 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
53 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
70 miles, W
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
91 miles, SE