The Town FilesPowell, Ohio
City in Delaware County · population 14,163 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $561,500
- Household income
- $195,495
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 42.8
Powell is a city of 14,163 people in Delaware County, Ohio. The median home is worth $561,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Ohio towns, better for families than 96% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Powell ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Powell is worth $561,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $195,495, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $2,194 a month. 88.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Powell | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $561,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $2,194 | $914 |
| Median household income | $195,495 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Powell
| People | Powell | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.7% | — |
| Work from home | 31.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Powell
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Powell since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 30, 1973 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 76 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1984.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 98,182 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,243 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Powell itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Powell
20 public schools with 15,321 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Liberty High School | 9-12 | 1,837 | 20.0 |
| Olentangy High School | 9-12 | 1,721 | 21.2 |
| Olentangy Liberty Middle School | 6-8 | 1,023 | 23.8 |
| Olentangy Shanahan Middle School | 6-8 | 1,001 | 20.9 |
| Hyatts Middle School | 6-8 | 800 | 17.0 |
| Arrowhead Elementary School | PK-5 | 756 | 22.9 |
| Wyandot Run Elementary School | PK-5 | 754 | 21.5 |
| Shale Meadows Elementary School | PK-5 | 714 | 23.8 |
| Scioto Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 702 | 20.1 |
| Alum Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 670 | 21.6 |
| Liberty Tree Elementary School | PK-5 | 668 | 22.3 |
| Glen Oak Elementary School | PK-5 | 660 | 19.4 |
Towns near Powell
- Dublin, OH5.1 mi · 49,328 people · home $563,500
- Worthington, OH5.9 mi · 14,786 people · home $440,500
- Delaware, OH8.2 mi · 41,302 people · home $318,400
- Westerville, OH9.4 mi · 39,190 people · home $374,500
- Upper Arlington, OH9.7 mi · 36,800 people · home $595,600
- Hilliard, OH10.0 mi · 37,114 people · home $385,100
- Huber Ridge, OH10.1 mi · 4,940 people · home $235,400
- Plain City, OH11.1 mi · 4,065 people · home $368,500
Powell questions
Is Powell, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Powell scores better for retirees than 59% of Ohio towns and quieter than 35%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Powell?
The median owner-occupied home in Powell is valued at $561,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $195,495, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $2,194 a month.
What is the weather like in Powell?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Powell get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Powell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 30, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)