About Powell
Set in the northeastern part of Alabama, Powell is a tiny community with an estimated population of 929.
Officially, Powell is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.8 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 194 residents per square mile.
📰 Powell News Today
- Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions The Alabama News Wire · Aug 16
- Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Powell Obituary | Holman Mortuaries | Headland, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Alabama court official charged with paying herself $93,000 in public funds AL.com · Aug 7
- Geneva County Circuit Clerk arrested for use of office for personal gain 1819 News · Aug 8
- U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Alabama death penalty case WBRC · Jun 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Powell Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Powell — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Powell
- Sweet Home Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Powell
- Powell City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)929
Rank in state#266 of 463
Land area4.8 sq mi
Density194/sq mi
Coordinates34.5326, -85.8975