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Powell, TN

Powell, TN.

Population: 29,375 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Powell, TN is $364,539 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,126/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$364,539

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$364,539
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+47.6%
10-year appreciation
+128.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$364,539
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
134
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
122
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
48

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,126/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Anderson County, Knox County
Schools include
Claxton Elementary, Powell Elementary, Powell High School, Powell Middle School, Copper Ridge Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smokey Mountain Smelters (11.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
199
Highest AQI recorded (year)
149

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,221
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,167

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (31 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Robertson Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,623 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,081
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
224,837
Average weekly wage
$1,185
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,544

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PowellState medianUS median
Median home value$364,539$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$2,126/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,081$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Powell, TN?
$364,539.
What is the median sale price in Powell, TN?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Powell, TN?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Powell, TN?
Typical rent: $2,126/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Powell, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is Powell, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Powell, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Powell, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Powell, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Powell, TN?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Powell, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Powell, TN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Powell, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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