Power, MT

Montana · Metropolitan Area

Power is a small town in Montana with a population of 194. Residents earn $73,929 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
194 Population 129/sq mi density
$73,929 Median Income $28,721 per capita
$156,700 Home Value $432,974 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,700 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,929
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,700
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

How Power Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population194
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,929
Per Capita$28,721
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$5,712M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$432,974

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation3,737 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries4

Is Power a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Power receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Power offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Power is $73,929, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Power is $156,700, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Power has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Power has a population of 194 with a density of 129 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 11.9% Hispanic.

Population

194
Total Population
129
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Power vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Power vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Power is $73,929, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Power vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,929
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,721
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$67,719

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,200
County GDP$5,712M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare326
Retail335
Manufacturing70

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,066
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Power is $156,700, 44% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $432,974.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,700
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$432,974

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,066
16% above US avg
Effective Rate2.59%
In Power, 32.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Power vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate66.9%
Premature Death9,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access78.7%
Healthcare Facilities326

Crime Rates: Power vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Power has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.4 inches
67% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,737 ft (1,139 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates47.7213°N, 111.7003°W
County FIPS30013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.3-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density129/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities326
Restaurants251
Retail Stores335

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Work from Home3.4%

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