Powell County , Montana
Population: 7,029 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $63,432 Home $255,700 Rent $770/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,029 residents, Powell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Montana and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Powell County in the bottom 10% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$63,432
Median Income
household
$255,700
Home Value
median
$770/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $63,432 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,316 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| Median Home Value | $255,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $770/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,029 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.6%
Obesity
9.2%
Diabetes
16.9%
Smoking
35.0%
High Blood Pressure
25.1%
No Physical Activity
22.2%
Depression
34.4%
Insufficient Sleep
70.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 10.0 · 10th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
2.16
🔥 Wildfire
86.35
❄️ Winter Storm
74.73
🌍 Earthquake
59.48
☀️ Drought
21.82
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