Ohio - Port Clinton through Ripley, 1917
Powell’s story
225 years in pictures
Census counts: 131 in 1880, 14,163 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1917 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1801Powell is settled
Population
18,269
2025 Census estimate · +28.1% since 2020
Typical home
$570K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$195K
median
Median age
42.8
years
Jobs based here
3,196
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#26 of 987 in OH
Is Powell a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Powell earns an A+, 26th among Ohio's 987 graded towns. The median household earns $195K, it is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, and its public schools beat 95% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $570K, 7 years of the Columbus metro’s $82K median household income. 78% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Powell, above both the Ohio town median (24%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 4 of the 993 Ohio towns we compare have a higher share of workers working from home than Powell.
What makes Powell stand out
Where Powell beats most towns.
32 measures vs. Ohio
28 better4 too close to call0 worse
| Widest gap | Powell | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.2% | 14.1% |
HealthA+
Beats OH on 28 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
A growing town
Powell has grown 58% since 2010
11,500 counted in 2010 and 14,163 in 2020; an estimated 18,269 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 28.1% since 2020, after 23.2% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Powell grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Powell is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →HealthMount Carmel Dublin 6.1 miles awayA+Open →SchoolsA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →SafetyA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5% conserved landB+Open →History3 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$570K typical home, up 0.4% in a year; 48 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 42.8–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 50 attractions →Ohio Stadium and 34 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Powell. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
2 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
12 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
14 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
12 mi Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
2 mi Theme parkZoombezi Bay440K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Zoombezi Bay: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Powell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Powell, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDel-Co WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Delaware County Board of ElectionsDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2022
ZIP code4306543065 100%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 Powell.
Powell has less food insecurity than most of Ohio, but it has seen reported crime rise by a third or more and has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Ohio.
HousingCost of living grade C−
The median rent in Powell is higher than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
At 7 years of the Columbus metro’s $82K median household income, the typical home (about $570K) costs more against local pay than in 98% of Ohio towns; that ratio is one input to its C− for cost of living.
The median rent in Powell is $2,194 a month.
$570KZillow home value
| Powell | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,194 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 88% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Powell$570K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
48
days on market
100.2%
sale-to-list price
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
19
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsB+
Powell has set aside 5.4% of its land for conservation
8.0 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves. Powell’s trail density is 1.4 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Park at Seldom Seen, at 24 acres.
#50for trails in OH
| Powell | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.4 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
5.4%
conserved · 200 of 3,713 acres
8.0 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Park at Seldom Seen | 0.3 mi | 24 |
| 2. Adventure Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Beechwood Park | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA+
A smaller share of adults report frequent mental distress in Powell than in most of Ohio or the rest of the country
Its widest gap with Ohio is food insecurity: 5.2% of its 9,880 adults worry about having enough food, against 14.1% statewide. Against the 1,018 U.S. towns with household incomes like Powell’s, it is healthier than 72%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
12% of Powell adults report frequent mental distress. Among 993 Ohio towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Powell. 8.6% of Powell adults report frequent physical distress.
98%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Powell | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.6% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 28% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 7.9% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
28 better4 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Powell | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.2% | 14.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.4% | 15.3% |
Mount Carmel Dublin
6.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
99th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyA−
Less crime per resident in Powell than in 76% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes rose from 101 to 135 over the last three FBI years, a rise beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 11 reported in 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
76%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Powell0.7
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Powell8.4
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
76th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
77th
percentile among OH towns
11
violent crimes reported in 2025
124
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Powell has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
31.7% of workers work from home, against 13% across Ohio.
Most working residents leave Powell for work: only 3% work in town. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Powell. Jobs based in Powell grew to 3,196 in 2023, 355 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Powell | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $195,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Powell3%
Columbus44%
Dublin8%
Liberty Township5%
Westerville3%
11 mi
median commute distance
3,196
jobs based in Powell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 62% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Powell
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Powell.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
paid flood claims since 1990
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Powell has four seasons and pleasant summers
Powell has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 21° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring41–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Powell
20pages on Powell
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 95% of OH districtsSafetyA−0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA+Better than OH on 28 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$570K typical home · up 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteA+$195K median household income · 3,196 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
13 within 15 miles of the center of Powell
Pontifical College JosephinumUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Columbus4.7 mi$28,691 tuitionMethodist Theological School in OhioUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Delaware6 miOhio State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Columbus12.3 mi$13,244 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Powell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Get outside
8 miles of trails in Powell
5.4% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Famous people from Powell
3 notable people were born in Powell.
About Powell
City in Ohio, United States
Powell is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States, located 14 miles (21.5 km) north of the state capital of Columbus. Powell had an estimated population of 14,163 at the 2020 census. Founded in the early 1800s, it is now a suburb of Columbus.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1801
- Area
- 5.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 909 ft
- ZIP code
- 43065
Questions about Powell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Powell, OH a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Powell grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #26 of 987 in Ohio. It grades A+ for health, A− for safety and A+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Powell, OH expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Powell, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including A. J. Arcuri and Eric Osswald.