Powder Horn, WY

Wyoming

Powder Horn is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 818. Residents earn $138,693 per year, which is 85% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
818 Population 426/sq mi density
$138,693 Median Income $46,912 per capita
$818,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$138,693 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$818,800 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $138,693
85% higher than US avg
Home Value $818,800
190% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.9%
21% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Powder Horn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population818
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,693
Per Capita$46,912
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,314M
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home Value$818,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation4,045 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Libraries4

Is Powder Horn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Powder Horn receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Powder Horn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Powder Horn is $138,693, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places Powder Horn among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Powder Horn is $818,800, making it a premium housing market at 190% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Powder Horn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Powder Horn has a population of 818 with a density of 426 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%).

Population

818
Total Population
426
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Powder Horn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Powder Horn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Powder Horn is $138,693, which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Powder Horn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$138,693
85% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,912
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$93,601

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,749
County GDP$2,314M

Business (County)

Restaurants127
Healthcare164
Retail266
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,085
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Powder Horn is $818,800, 190% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$818,800
190% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,085
45% above US avg
Effective Rate0.62%
In Powder Horn, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Powder Horn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate67.5%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities164

Crime Rates: Powder Horn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Powder Horn has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.9 inches
61% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates44.6912°N, 106.9727°W
County FIPS56033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.2%
D 24.2%

Winner: Republican by 50.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.9%
21% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.13
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density426/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities164
Restaurants127
Retail Stores266

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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