Powers, Oregon

Powers is {{convert|21|mi|km}} south of Oregon Route 42 at Myrtle Point on Oregon Route 542 (Powers Highway) along the South Fork Coquille River.{{cite web|title=More Powers Information|url=http://www.powers.k12.or.us/morepowersinfo.html|publisher=Powers School District|access-date=May 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204215948/http://www.powers.k12.or.us/morepowersinfo.html|archive-date=February 4, 2012|url-status=dead}} Forest roads connect Powers to the Rogue River, {{convert|35|mi|km}} further south. The Glendale–Powers Bike Trail passes through Powers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.64|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.59|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-12-21|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}

Powers has cool, very wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers.

The influence of the Pacific Ocean moderates the climate, especially in the summer when the temperature regularly drops into the upper 40s to lower 50s at night. The coolest month, January, has an average maximum temperature of about {{convert|53|F|C}} and an average minimum of about {{convert|35|F|C}}.{{cite web|title=Powers, Oregon (356820)|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?orpowe|publisher=Western Regional Climate Center|access-date=May 23, 2015}} August is the warmest month with an average maximum of about {{convert|79|F|C}} and an average minimum of about {{convert|51|F|C}}. The highest temperature recorded was {{convert|105|F|C}} on August 4, 1932, and the lowest temperature was {{convert|5|F|C}} on December 31, 1990. Annually, there are 6.5 days with highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and 45.1 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower.

Average annual rainfall is {{convert|60.74|in|mm}} and there are an average of 138 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1996 with {{convert|95.35|in|mm}} and the driest year was 1976 with {{convert|31.69|in}}. The most rainfall in one month was {{convert|26.99|in|mm}} in November 1973. The greatest 24-hour rainfall was {{convert|6.25|in|mm}} on November 19, 1996.

While snow is common during the winter in the mountains surrounding Powers, the city itself averages only {{convert|2.5|in|cm}} of snow each year. The snowiest year was 1950 when {{convert|18.4|in|cm}} fell, including {{convert|18.0|in|cm}} in January. The most snow in 24 hours was {{convert|8.0|in|cm}}, recorded on February 2, 1989, and again on February 3, 1989.[http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/Climsmor.html Oregon]

Powers has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb) according to the Köppen climate classification system.

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| Feb record high F = 83

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| Apr record high F = 93

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| Apr high F = 62.7

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| Feb low F = 37.6

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| Oct low F = 43.4

| Nov low F = 40.5

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| year low F = 43.8

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| Feb record low F = 7

| Mar record low F = 23

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In 1914, according to Oregon Geographic Names, the city was named for Albert H. Powers, vice president and general manager of the Smith-Powers Logging Company. Powers post office was established in 1915.

File:Wagner House, Powers - DPLA - a19b13870ecebcad515b1ba5d538e656.jpg

The Wagner House, thought to be the oldest pioneer dwelling in the region, is in Powers adjacent to a railroad museum.{{cite web|title=Welcome to Powers, Oregon|url=http://www.scod.com/cities/powers/|publisher=South Coast Oregon City Guide|access-date=May 23, 2015}} Along the main road is the United States Forest Service (USFS) Powers District office. Nearby is Powers County Park, which offers overnight camping and other amenities. About {{convert|5|mi|km|0}} further south along the Coquille–Rogue Scenic Byway is the Siskiyou National Forest, with many other campgrounds. Powers celebrates Independence Day (July 4) with its White Cedar Days festival.

Powers is served by two public schools: one elementary (K–6) and one high school, Powers High School (7–12).{{cite web|title=Powers School District #31|url=http://www.powers.k12.or.us/|publisher=Powers School District|access-date=May 23, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150307050738/http://www.powers.k12.or.us/|archive-date=March 7, 2015}}

{{US Census population

|1920= 160

|1950= 895

|1960= 1366

|1970= 842

|1980= 819

|1990= 682

|2000= 734

|2010= 689

|2020= 710

|footnote=source:{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|url=https://www.census.gov|access-date=June 18, 2013}}{{cite book|last=Moffatt|first=Riley Moore|title=Population History of Western U.S. Cities and Towns, 1850–1990|location=Lanham, Maryland|publisher=Scarecrow Press|year=1996|page=214|isbn=978-0-8108-3033-2}}{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:41&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}

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As of the census of 2010, there were 689 people, 314 households, and 172 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1167.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 379 housing units at an average density of {{convert|642.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White, 4.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 10.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 314 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 51.8 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

As of the census of 2000, there were 734 people, 334 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|921.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 403 housing units at an average density of {{convert|505.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 84.06% White, 6.54% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 8.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.32% of the population.

There were 334 households, out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,615, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $30,536 versus $27,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,544. About 16.3% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.6% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

• Powers Airport

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• [https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/local/cities/l-r/powers.aspx Entry for Powers] in the Oregon Blue Book
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20150307050738/http://www.powers.k12.or.us/ Powers Public School District]

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