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Powell, Ohio

Introduction to Powell, Ohio

Powell, Ohio, in Delaware county, is 14 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The village, which is in the Columbus area, has 6,247 residents.

Powell History

Several years before Ohio became a state, the community of Powell was settled, which was around 1801. Early settlers came from Middlebury, which explains why the area was known as Middlebury at that time. The residents adopted the name Powell from Judge Thomas Powell who established the first post office in 1857. Powell was incorporated in 1947 as a municipality.

Powell and Nearby Attractions

  • Six Flags Wyandot Lake
  • Sharon Woods Metropolitan Park
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
  • Martin Perry House
  • Columbus Topiary Garden
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum

Things To Do In Powell

Some of the museums located near Powell are Wexner Center for the Arts, Ohio Historical Center, Motts Military Museum, and Nash House Museum. Santa Maria at Columbus near Powell is a replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus. This is one the major attractions near the city. Dawes Arboretum is another popular destination near Powell. Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Inniswood Metro Gardens, and Blacklick Woods Metro Park have provisions for recreational activities.

Powell Transportation

Air transportation is available from Port Columbus International Airport.

Powell Higher Education

Colleges closest to Powell include Franklin University, Columbus State Community College, Ohio Dominican University, and Ohio State University.

High Points

Powell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPowell Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPowell People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPowell Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPowell College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPowell Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Powell Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Powell Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Powell, OH

Comparing Powell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime99

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