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Powell, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,466
Population
1,507/sq mi density
$65,077
Median Income
$38,240 per capita
$265,400
Home Value
$394,104 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,204 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,077 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$265,400 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Powell has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,385 ft (1,337 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7618°N, 108.7576°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in |
Powell has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.2").