Powder Horn, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sheridan County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
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
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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
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
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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powder Horn a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population818
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.