Powderly, Texas

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Powderly is a community in Lamar County, Texas, home to about 1,140 people spread across 7.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,250 a year, and a typical home is worth about $221,300. About 22.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 81.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.

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1,140
Total Population
▼ down 3% since 2012
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7.28 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$43,250
Median Personal Income
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$221,300
Median Home Value
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22.8%
College Educated
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81.8%
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▲ up 6.8 points since 2010
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Powderly ranks number 965 of 1,795 in population, number 224 in median household income, number 567 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Powderly typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Powderly
# Town Distance Population
1.Grant, OK8.9 mi.176
2.Reno, TX9.9 mi.3,500
3.Paris, TX10.1 mi.24,775
4.Sun Valley, TX10.4 mi.49
5.Blossom, TX12.1 mi.1,393
6.Toco, TX13.8 mi.76
7.Hugo, OK14.0 mi.5,182
8.Sawyer, OK16.0 mi.432
Frequently Asked Questions About Powderly

What is the population of Powderly, Texas?
Powderly has a population of about 1,140 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Powderly, Texas in?
Powderly is located in Lamar County, Texas.

What is the median home value in Powderly, Texas?
The median home value in Powderly is about $221,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Powderly, Texas?
The median personal income in Powderly is about $43,250 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Powderly, Texas?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded in Lamar County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Powderly, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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