Powder Springs, Georgia

Population 14,027

Powder Springs is located in Cobb County, GA. The population is 14,027, making Powder Springs the 6th largest city in Cobb County.

There are 13 public schools in Powder Springs with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Powder Springs is moderate , and there are 90 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Powder Springs is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Powder Springs property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Powder Springs include Austell, Hiram and Lithia Springs.

Powder Springs Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 9.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.9%

Crime Rate

60.84% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 211
  • Violent Crimes: 526
  • Robbery: 107
  • Burglary: 390
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

78.89% Higher than national avg.
  • 90 offenders in Powder Springs
  • 64.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

37 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 33

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Powder Springs, GA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Powder Springs's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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5 Private Schools

Grace Christian Academy

Jubilee Christian Preparatory Academy

Praise Academy

Trinity Chapel Academy

Youth Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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90 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Powder Springs, GA

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54 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Powder Springs, GA issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Powder Springs, GA issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,153
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,173
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,340
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,657
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,030

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Environmental Hazards

37 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Powder Springs, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Powder Springs, GA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Powder Springs, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.12°
  • February 46.3°
  • March 54.03°
  • April 62.42°
  • May 70.23°
  • June 78.63°
  • July 80.32°
  • August 79.4°
  • September 73.58°
  • October 61.95°
  • November 51.85°
  • December 46.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Powder Springs, GA

Earthquakes
Powder Springs, GA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Powder Springs, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Powder Springs, GA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Powder Springs, GA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Powder Springs, GA: $60,621

Unemployment

Unemployment in Powder Springs is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.07%
White Collar - 66.93%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • David Scott

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Powder Springs, GA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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