Powellton
A community guide to Powellton in West Virginia, the United States.
- Population
- 619 residents
- Region
- West Virginia
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.0990, -81.3240
Economy and services
The economy of Powellton reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in West Virginia. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of West Virginia and the United States. Businesses based in Powellton draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Powellton is a populated place in West Virginia, the United States. The community supports 619 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of West Virginia. Its position within the broader regional network gives Powellton a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Powellton sits at approximate coordinates 38.0990 latitude and -81.3240 longitude within West Virginia. The terrain and natural features around Powellton reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider West Virginia road network providing the principal routes in and out.