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Powell, TX

Powell, TX.

Population: 647 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Powell, TX is $278,036 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 168 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,036

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

168

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,036
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$280,649
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median days on market
168 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
44.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,411

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Smith Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NAVARRO REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ENNIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+396 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,174
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,508
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
155

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

How it compares

PowellState medianUS median
Median home value$278,036$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$220,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market168 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,174$2,390$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, TX?
$278,036.
What is the median sale price in Powell, TX?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Powell, TX?
Median days on market: 168 days.
What is typical rent in Powell, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Powell, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave.
Is Powell, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Powell, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Powell, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Powell, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Powell, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Powell, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Powell, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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