Powhatan, LA 01, 2017
Powhatan’s story
121 years in pictures
Census counts: 277 in 1970, 101 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1937 on.
- 1905Powhatan is settled
PowhatanLA
A town of 100, settled in 1905.
Population
100
2025 Census estimate · −4.8% since 2020
Household income
$18K
median
Median age
65.9
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Powhatan a good place to live?
Powhatan’s median age is 65.9 years, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 37.8 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 1 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a lower share of households owning their home than Powhatan. Powhatan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
100 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Powhatan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Powhatan, and how to reach them.
PowerCleco Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSabine Parish WD #1 - Powhatan water system7 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers64% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Powhatan’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNatchitoches Parish Registrar of VotersNatchitoches Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes71457, 7106671457 62% · 71066 38%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Powhatan.
Climate
Powhatan has mild winters and hot summers
Powhatan has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Powhatan’s July high is 93°F, above both the Louisiana town median (92°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring54–78°
Summer71–93°
Fall54–79°
Nov 17
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Powhatan’s adults had a checkup this year than in the typical Louisiana or U.S. town
86% of Powhatan adults had a checkup this year. Powhatan beats the Louisiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 21% of Powhatan adults have diabetes.
| Powhatan | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 54% | 44% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 86% | 82% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
5 better21 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Powhatan | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.8% | 16.9% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 22% | 26.6% |
| More adults with diabetes | 21.1% | 15.2% |
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
11.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Powhatan, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$178Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Los Adaes and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Powhatan. Close and well known come first.
13 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
18 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a year29 mi MuseumMansfield State Historic Site
12 mi Zoo & aquariumNatchitoches National Fish Hatchery
10 mi MuseumOld Courthouse MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain · Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery: Wikilester1999, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Courthouse Museum: Wikilester1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Powhatan
17pages on Powhatan
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Powhatan
About 0 of every 100 Powhatan residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
About Powhatan
Village in Louisiana, United States
Powhatan is a village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Powhatan had a population of 101. It is part of the Natchitoches Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 12,100 ft
- ZIP code
- 71066
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Powhatan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Powhatan, LA a good place to live?
Powhatan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.