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Powder Horn, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sheridan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
818 Population 426/sq mi density
$138,693 Median Income $46,912 per capita
$818,800 Home Value $425,574 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 2,254 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Powder Horn, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,693
85% above
$46,912 per capita
Home Value
$818,800
190% above
Zillow: $425,574
Violent Crime
218/100K
43% below
2,254/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
21% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Powder Horn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Powder Horn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
185%
Home Value
290%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powder Horn a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Powder Horn residents earn a median household income of $138,693 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,912. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,749 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Powder Horn is $818,800 , 190% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,574. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.

Safety & Crime

Powder Horn reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,254/100K.

Education

40.9% of adults in Powder Horn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population818
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,693
Per Capita$46,912
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

B
Home Value$818,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$425,574
Housing Units401
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent218/100K
Property2,254/100K

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,045 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Powder Horn was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.