Powell, Ohio

About Powell

Set in the central part of Ohio, Powell is a close-knit town, home to 14,613 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Powell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,511 residents per square mile.

📰 Powell News Today

• 7 Brew to open latest central Ohio location near Powell - NBC4 WCMH-TV NBC4 WCMH-TV · Aug 11
• Glenna Linder Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Powell, OH - The Lima News Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Married couple, two others identified in Scioto River drowning accident WSYX · Jul 21
• 5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, sheriff says AP News · Jul 20
• All 5 victims in mass drowning on Ohio river identified by officials - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Powell Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Powell — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,613.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Powell

• Bibibop — asian
• CoccoKay Bites — indian
• Espresso 22 (café)
• Local Roots
• Oishii Japanese Bistro — japanese
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Yabo's Taco Spot — tacos
• Another Broken Egg Cafe
• Asian Buffet — asian
• Average Joes Tap House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Olentangy Caverns · Attraction
• Powell Liberty Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Powell

• Shale Hollow Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Adventure Park reviews ★
• Arbor Ridge reviews ★
• Beechwood Park reviews ★
• Big Bear Park reviews ★
• Emerald Fields reviews ★
• Glen Oak Park reviews ★
• Heathers Park reviews ★
• Hyatts Community Park reviews ★
• Liberty Township Park reviews ★
• Library Park reviews ★
• Murphy Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Powell

• Alum Creek Elementary School
• Arrowhead Elementary School
• Glen Oak Elementary School
• Indian Springs Elementary
• Liberty Elementary School
• Oak Creek Elementary School
• Olentangy High School
• Olentangy Liberty High School
• Olentangy Liberty Middle School
• Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
• Scioto Ridge Elementary School
• Sutter Park Preschool
• Tyler Run Elementary School
• Wyandot Run Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Powell

🏘️ Nearby Communities