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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 has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6912°N, 106.9727°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Powder Horn has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.5").