Powder River County , Montana
Population: 1,762 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Powder River County is one of the smaller US counties by population, with roughly 1,762 residents. At that scale, median figures shift markedly with even a few high- or low-income households moving in or out — useful for general comparisons but with wider error bars than larger counties. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Powder River County in the bottom 4% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $68,009 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,750 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| Median Home Value | $149,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $609/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 1,762 |
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 25.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 4.0 · 4th national percentile
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