Power, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
194 Population 129/sq mi density
$73,929 Median Income $28,721 per capita
$156,700 Home Value $470,397 Zillow
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Power, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,929
2% below
$28,721 per capita
Home Value
$156,700
44% below
Zillow: $470,397
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Power Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Power's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Power a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Power residents earn a median household income of $73,929 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,721. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Power is $156,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,397. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

16.4% of adults in Power hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 11.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population194
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,929
Per Capita$28,721
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,700
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$470,397
Housing Units97
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation3,737 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute15 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Power was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.