At a Glance
Median Income
$65,077
$38,240 per capita
Home Value
$265,400
Zillow: $394,104
Median Rent
$856/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
349/100K
1,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Powell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powell residents earn a median household income of $65,077 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,240. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powell is $265,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,104. Median rent is $856/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Powell reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,204/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Powell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powell has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population6,466
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,507/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,077
Per Capita$38,240
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A
Home Value$265,400
Rent$856
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$394,104
Housing Units2,903
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent349/100K
Property1,204/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary190/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,385 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Powell was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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