Powell, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 14,390 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +130.4%
Males: 7,329  (50.9%)
Females: 7,061  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

43.7 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 43065.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $175,419 (it was $115,904 in 2000)
Powell:

$175,419
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $80,787 (it was $46,257 in 2000)

Powell village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $517,372 (it was $260,300 in 2000)
Powell:

$517,372
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $513,615; detached houses: $530,557; townhouses or other attached units: $345,760; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $243,736

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,949.

March 2022 cost of living index in Powell: 98.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.4%
(1.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.7% for Black residents, 28.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.6% for other race residents, 1.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Powell, OH (2022)
    • 12,24782.9%White alone
    • 1,1077.5%Asian alone
    • 5723.9%Two or more races
    • 2972.0%Other race alone
    • 2171.5%Black alone
    • 1160.8%Hispanic
    • 930.6%American Indian alone

Races in Powell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Powell, Ohio as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Powell is 1,781 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Powell by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.4)
3
(22.3)
2
(14.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(14.7)
2
(13.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.4)
2
(14.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.4)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(21.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(17.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(16.5)
2
(16.1)
4
(31.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.4)
1
(7.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(44.1)
4
(27.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
18
(129.8)
22
(191.3)
21
(182.5)
14
(118.9)
17
(140.6)
22
(177.3)
14
(109.7)
24
(180.8)
12
(92.1)
15
(111.5)
7
(51.7)
17
(125.1)
4
(29.4)
5
(34.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
59
(425.4)
65
(565.2)
72
(625.7)
65
(552.0)
64
(529.2)
83
(668.8)
55
(431.1)
80
(602.7)
90
(690.8)
92
(683.8)
75
(553.7)
54
(397.3)
80
(588.6)
80
(555.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
8
(69.5)
3
(25.5)
2
(16.5)
3
(24.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.1)
1
(7.7)
3
(22.3)
2
(14.8)
6
(44.1)
3
(22.1)
3
(20.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.3)
1
(8.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.4)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index30.436.056.432.435.644.335.938.054.660.738.828.250.243.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Powell, OH

Crime rate in Powell detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 21 (19 officers - 16 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Ohio average:

2.31
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Ancestries: German (22.5%), English (11.8%), Irish (9.5%), American (8.1%), Italian (5.4%), European (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1989

Elevation: 922 feet

Land area: 3.04 square miles.

Population density: 4,739 people per square mile   (average).

Powell, Ohio map

1,210 residents are foreign born (6.8% Asia, 1.2% Europe).

This village:

8.2%
Ohio:

4.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $10,042 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $10,370 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, OH (12.4 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (267.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shawnee Hills, OH (1.8 miles ),
Dublin, OH (2.2 miles ),
Worthington, OH (2.3 miles ),
Riverlea, OH (2.4 miles ),
Westerville, OH (2.9 miles ),
New California, OH (2.9 miles ),
Minerva Park, OH (3.0 miles ),
Hilliard, OH (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.16 N, Longitude: 83.07 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,501 (-10.2%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 2,398 (33.5%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 614

Distribution of median household income in Powell, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Powell, OH in 2022
Powell satellite photo by USGS

Powell tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 45 buildings, average cost: $384,600
  • 2021: 53 buildings, average cost: $368,500
  • 2020: 50 buildings, average cost: $366,400
  • 2019: 43 buildings, average cost: $374,800
  • 2018: 47 buildings, average cost: $332,900
  • 2017: 54 buildings, average cost: $396,300
  • 2016: 229 buildings, average cost: $195,700
  • 2015: 50 buildings, average cost: $353,700
  • 2014: 110 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2013: 62 buildings, average cost: $328,200
  • 2012: 55 buildings, average cost: $330,900
  • 2011: 44 buildings, average cost: $308,200
  • 2010: 34 buildings, average cost: $283,900
  • 2009: 32 buildings, average cost: $317,500
  • 2008: 37 buildings, average cost: $332,700
  • 2007: 114 buildings, average cost: $274,500
  • 2006: 155 buildings, average cost: $251,200
  • 2005: 263 buildings, average cost: $242,800
  • 2004: 289 buildings, average cost: $230,900
  • 2003: 310 buildings, average cost: $231,700
  • 2002: 149 buildings, average cost: $199,700
  • 2001: 90 buildings, average cost: $162,100
  • 2000: 104 buildings, average cost: $185,800
  • 1999: 133 buildings, average cost: $168,500
  • 1998: 157 buildings, average cost: $163,200
  • 1997: 126 buildings, average cost: $158,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Powell, OH residents
Average permit cost in Powell, OH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Ohio:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +4,089 (+189.5%).
Most common industries in Powell, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (16.5%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (17.2%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.5%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Powell, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Top executives (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Computer specialists (5.8%)
  • Lawyers (4.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.4%)
  • Top executives (9.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Computer specialists (7.1%)
  • Lawyers (4.5%)
  • Engineers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Lawyers (4.6%)

Average climate in Powell, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.3. This is about average.

City:

86.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.293. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.293
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 7.26. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.26
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.155. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.155
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 23.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.34
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Powell-area historical tornado activity is near Ohio state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.4 miles away from the Powell village center killed 36 people and injured 1150 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 2/22/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the village center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Powell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 19% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.8 miles away from Powell center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 316.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.2 miles away from Powell center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 283.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Delaware County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Powell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Powell:

  • CAPITAL HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; COLUMBUS, OH)
  • RAPHAEL HEALTH CARE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; COLUMBUS, OH)
  • WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; COLUMBUS, OH)
  • WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; COLUMBUS, OH)
  • PREMIER CARE (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; COLUMBUS, OH)
  • HIGHBANKS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; COLUMBUS, OH)
  • EXCEL HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; WESTERVILLE, OH)

Heliports located in Powell:

Amtrak station near Powell:

  • 15 miles: COLUMBUS (111 EAST TOWN ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Powell:

  • Otterbein University (about 8 miles; Westerville, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,933)
  • Ohio State University-Main Campus (about 12 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 50,395)
  • Ohio Dominican University (about 14 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • Columbus State Community College (about 14 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 24,488)
  • Franklin University (about 15 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,736)
  • Capital University (about 16 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,029)
  • DeVry University-Ohio (about 17 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,896)

Public high school in Powell:

Private high school in Powell:

  • VILLAGE ACADEMY SCHOOLS (Students: 337, Location: 284 S LIBERTY ST, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Powell:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Powell: Huffman Industrial Park (A), Powell Village Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Powell Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tylers Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Ikechuku Ndukwe - Football player.

Delaware County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

3.0 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

85.0%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with most branches in Powell (2011 data):

  • The Huntington National Bank: Lewis Center Branch, Powell-Home Road Branch, Powell Giant Eagle Branch, Powell Branch. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Powell Kroger Branch, Powell North Branch, Powell Road Branch. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Fifth Third Bank: Lewis Center Banking Center Branch at 8877 Owenfield Drive, branch established on 2004/05/03; Powell Road Banking Center Branch at 3949 West Powell Road, branch established on 2001/12/01. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company: Liberty Branch at 7319 Sawmill Parkway, branch established on 2008/05/05; Sawmill Road Branch at 10149 Brewster Lane, branch established on 1997/11/17. Info updated 2011/11/15: Bank assets: $523.6 mil, Deposits: $446.1 mil, headquarters in Lewis Center, OH, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: Dcb Financial Corp
  • KeyBank National Association: Powell Keycenter Branch at 3944 Powell Road, branch established on 2003/12/15; Lewis Keycenter Branch at 8609 Owenfield Drive, branch established on 2003/12/22. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Advantage Bank: Powell Branch at 218 West Olentangy Street, branch established on 1998/07/01. Info updated 2011/03/23: Bank assets: $767.1 mil, Deposits: $634.2 mil, headquarters in Cambridge, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 26 total offices, Holding Company: Camco Financial Corporation
  • Firstmerit Bank, National Association: Powell Banking Center Branch at 9494 Wedgewood Boulevard, branch established on 2006/12/19. Info updated 2010/05/17: Bank assets: $14,420.6 mil, Deposits: $11,497.6 mil, headquarters in Akron, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 213 total offices, Holding Company: Firstmerit Corporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Powell Road Big Bear Branch at 3932 Powell Road, branch established on 1994/05/02. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • The First Citizens National Bank of Upper Sandusky: Powell Branch at 9595 Sawmill Parkway, branch established on 2000/06/26. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $220.2 mil, Deposits: $170.7 mil, headquarters in Upper Sandusky, OH, positive income, 8 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Powell:

Marital status in Powell, OH
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 69.1%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Powell:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 75.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 32.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Ohio average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Powell
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Powell, OH (based on Delaware County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,1005
Mainline Protestant14,63641
Evangelical Protestant12,23561
Other8,87217
Black Protestant1391
Orthodox1141
None116,118-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Delaware County:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Here:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 116
Here:

7.23 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.3%
Ohio:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Powell:

49.5%
Ohio:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Powell:

50.8%
State:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Powell:

29.4
Ohio:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Powell:

20.4%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Powell:

10.2%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Ohio:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

44.0%
Ohio:

34.3%

General health condition:
Powell:

56.6%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Powell:

83.3%
Ohio:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Powell, OH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 22$32,579$17,7701$599
Police Protection - Officers 20$173,569$104,1410$0
Streets and Highways 10$58,252$69,9020$0
Other and Unallocable 5$30,271$72,6500$0
Financial Administration 3$21,682$86,7280$0
Parks and Recreation 1$7,201$86,4120$0
Police - Other 1$4,538$54,4560$0
Totals for Government 62$328,091$63,5011$599

Powell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,389,000 ($235.51)
    Police Protection: $2,590,000 ($179.99)
    Regular Highways: $1,521,000 ($105.70)
    Financial Administration: $626,000 ($43.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $424,000 ($29.46)
    Central Staff Services: $294,000 ($20.43)
    General Public Buildings: $157,000 ($10.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,101,000 ($76.51)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $3,942,000 ($273.94)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $364,995,000 ($25364.49)

Powell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $196,000 ($13.62)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,664,000 ($115.64)
    Highways: $622,000 ($43.22)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,056,000 ($212.37)
    Special Assessments: $1,601,000 ($111.26)
    Donations From Private Sources: $141,000 ($9.80)
    Interest Earnings: $70,000 ($4.86)
    Sale of Property: $44,000 ($3.06)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($0.56)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $6,093,000 ($423.42)
    Property: $1,742,000 ($121.06)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $958,000 ($66.57)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $20,000 ($1.39)

Powell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $27,530,000 ($1913.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,375,000 ($1763.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,155,000 ($149.76)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $3,000,000 ($208.48)

Powell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,359,000 ($233.43)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,856,000 ($962.89)
Businesses in Powell, OH
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1Nike4
Applebee's1Panera Bread1
Arby's1Pizza Hut1
Blockbuster1Quiznos1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Ruby Tuesday1
CVS2Sprint Nextel1
Caribou Coffee1Starbucks2
Chipotle2Steak 'n Shake1
Circle K1Subway2
Curves1Taco Bell1
FedEx4Tim Hortons1
GNC1U-Haul1
GameStop1UPS5
H&R Block1Walgreens2
Home Depot1Wendy's1
KFC1White Castle1
Kroger1YMCA1
McDonald's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Powell:

  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WOSU (820 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDLR (1550 AM; 4 kW; DELAWARE, OH; Owner: THE FIFTEEN FIFTY CORPORATION)
  • WBNS (1460 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: RADIOHIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WVKO (1580 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: ASSOCIATED RADIO, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCOL (1230 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Powell:

  • WSNY (94.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: FRANKLIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBZX (99.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WBNS-FM (97.1 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: RADIO OHIO, INC.)
  • W201AK (88.1 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOSU-FM (89.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXMG (98.9 FM; UPPER ARLINGTON, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WCOL-FM (92.3 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLVQ (96.3 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WODB (107.9 FM; DELAWARE, OH; Owner: FRANKLIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEGE (103.9 FM; WESTERVILLE, OH; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WUFM (88.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: SPIRIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WNCI (97.9 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRVT (88.7 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFJX (105.7 FM; HILLIARD, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCBE (90.5 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: BD.OF EDUC.,CITY SCH.DIST.,COLUMBUS)
  • WCKX (107.5 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WJZK (104.3 FM; RICHWOOD, OH; Owner: SCANTLAND BROADCASTING LTD)
  • WCVO (104.9 FM; GAHANNA, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN VOICE OF CENTRAL OHIO)
  • WSMZ (103.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, OH; Owner: STOP 26- RIVERBEND, INC.)
  • W272AT (102.3 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Powell:

  • WOSU-TV (Channel 34; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBNS-TV (Channel 10; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WBNS-TV, INC.)
  • WCMH-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSYX (Channel 6; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WSYX LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WTTE (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: COLUMBUS (WTTE-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCPX-LP (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WINJ-LP (Channel 8; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES)
  • WCLL-LP (Channel 19; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: JONATHAN W. OWENS)
  • WDEM-LP (Channel 17; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: TRIPLETT & ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • W43BZ (Channel 43; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WXCB-LP (Channel 42; DELAWARE, OH; Owner: CENTRAL OHIO ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS)
  • W23BZ (Channel 23; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WMFD-TV (Channel 68; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC.)
  • WWHO (Channel 53; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WBDT (Channel 26; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF OHIO, LLC)
Powell fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Powell fatal accident list:

Oct 5, 2020 03:57 PM, Cr-609 Sawmill Pkwy, Woodcutter Dr, Lat: 40.190892, Lon: -83.095678, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 26, 2013 02:52 PM, Cr-9 N Liberty St, Lat: 40.166794, Lon: -83.076522, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 20, 2004 02:05 PM, Sawmill Parkway, Rutherford Rd, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 14, 2003 09:24 AM, Sr-315, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 203ft / 62.4mTotal length
  • $999,999,000Total costs
  • 47,184Total average daily traffic
  • 1,722Total average daily truck traffic
  • 81,870Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Powell)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Powell, OH)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 163 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Powell)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Powell)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 54 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED12$243,01446$298,672251$247,8595$123,6903$247,777
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$251,6704$258,04815$248,9571$218,2900$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$181,4872$227,62536$285,8142$98,6951$64,950
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$200,2555$332,73425$259,3032$103,7200$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$02$249,3759$280,9841$76,3200$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0114.21 , 0114.23

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED9$272,3518$260,181
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$555,9401$352,590
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$329,180
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$194,130
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0114.21 , 0114.23

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Powell, OH
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Powell, OH - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 64. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 99 took place in 2003, and the least - 24 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Powell, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (53.0%), and Outside Fires (32.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Powell, OH
    • 57553.0%Structure Fires
    • 35732.9%Outside Fires
    • 12711.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 252.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Powell, OH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Powell, OH
  • 86.4%Utility gas
  • 13.4%Electricity
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Powell, OH
  • 55.0%Electricity
  • 36.1%Utility gas
  • 7.2%No fuel used
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Powell compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Powell on our top lists:

  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: business and financial operations occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 100 cities with biggest houses (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health care and social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
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