The Town FilesPowder Springs, Georgia
City in Cobb County · population 16,887 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $332,900
- Household income
- $105,070
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 41.1
Powder Springs is a city of 16,887 people in Cobb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $332,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 88% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Georgia towns, better for families than 81% of Georgia towns.
How Powder Springs ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Powder Springs is worth $332,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $105,070, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,583 a month. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Powder Springs | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $332,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,583 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $105,070 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Powder Springs
| People | Powder Springs | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.6% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Powder Springs
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 56.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Powder Springs since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 335 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 1998.
Severe weather in Cobb County since 1996
Cobb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cobb County
Cobb County had 384,275 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,531 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Powder Springs itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Powder Springs
14 public schools with 13,033 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McEachern High School | 9-12 | 2,300 | 18.1 |
| Hillgrove High School | 9-12 | 2,290 | 18.3 |
| Lovinggood Middle School | 6-8 | 1,215 | 17.1 |
| Kemp Elementary School | PK-5 | 918 | 14.8 |
| Tapp Middle School | 6-8 | 885 | 15.5 |
| Powder Springs Elementary School | PK-5 | 817 | 12.4 |
| Varner Elementary School | PK-5 | 761 | 13.4 |
| Still Elementary School | PK-5 | 757 | 12.0 |
| Vaughan Elementary School | PK-5 | 632 | 13.2 |
| Compton Elementary School | PK-5 | 631 | 11.5 |
| Bessie L. Baggett Elementary | PK-5 | 576 | 12.5 |
| J. A. Dobbins Middle School | 6-8 | 556 | 13.9 |
Towns near Powder Springs
- Austell, GA3.8 mi · 7,713 people · home $284,900
- Hiram, GA4.4 mi · 4,929 people · home $303,200
- Lithia Springs, GA6.0 mi · 16,644 people · home $220,000
- Mableton, GA7.0 mi · 40,834 people · home $313,100
- Fair Oaks, GA8.7 mi · 9,028 people · home $199,600
- Douglasville, GA8.9 mi · 34,650 people · home $359,200
- Smyrna, GA9.5 mi · 55,663 people · home $449,500
- Dallas, GA9.9 mi · 14,042 people · home $251,800
Powder Springs questions
Is Powder Springs, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Powder Springs scores better for retirees than 45% of Georgia towns and quieter than 39%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Powder Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Powder Springs is valued at $332,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,070, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,583 a month.
What is the weather like in Powder Springs?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Powder Springs get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Powder Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)