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Powell.
About
Life in Powell
Living in Powell means joining a prosperous, family-oriented community that's experienced explosive growth in the past two decades—the population more than doubled since 2000, and it keeps climbing. The trade-off is that this is unquestionably a bedroom community; more than 90% of working residents commute elsewhere for jobs, typically taking about 23 minutes to reach employment in Columbus or surrounding areas. The Olentangy Local School District earned Ohio's highest rating with "excellent with distinction," which is why families stay, though you'll want to factor in a longer commute if your job isn't aligned with Columbus's job centers.
Powell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Foreign-Born
14.7%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+28.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Powell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Powell, the largest foreign-born group is from India (52.9%), and 5.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.4%
of households
Married Couples
75.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 112% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Powell
In Powell, rent runs 112% above the OH average, and home values are 161% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
24.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
88.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $569,567 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Powell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Delaware County, which includes Powell, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Powell: Delaware County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Delaware County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Powell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute24.3 min avg
How Powell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Powell, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 143 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Powell runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
74.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
884
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Powell Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Delaware County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Delaware County, which includes Powell, the most common type is winter weather, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Tornado | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,700 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $98,750 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Weather | $15,100 |
| 2020 | 22 | Winter Weather | $111,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $14,250 |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $3,250 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Delaware County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, which includes Powell, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Delaware County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Powell has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
19.0"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.22" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.94" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.99" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.54" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.72" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.00" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.52" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.36" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Powell
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Powell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mount Carmel Dublin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Dublin
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Dublin
Dublin Springs
Psychiatric · 6.5 mi away · Dublin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Powell
Powell's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 78.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
78.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Powell (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
12.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,157 students · in-state tuition $36,598 · 68% graduate · median earnings $59,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,516 students · in-state tuition $54,953 · 63% graduate · median earnings $61,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
14.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
15 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 532 students · in-state tuition $28,500 · 81% graduate · median earnings $77,859 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Powell
Powell has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Powell
Liberty Branch
7468 Steitz Road, Powell
Powell Branch Library
460 S. Liberty Rd., Powell
Cities Near Powell
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Powell?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Powell FAQ
Is Powell, Ohio affordable?⌄
Powell's median rent is $2,194/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $195,495/year. Median home value is $561,500.
Is Powell, Ohio safe?⌄
Powell's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 884 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Powell, Ohio?⌄
Delaware County, which includes Powell, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Powell, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Powell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,194/month and median household income is $195,495/year. The median home value is $561,500. About 24% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Powell, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Powell is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from