Powder River County, MT
Living in Powder River County
Bikeability
72
Walkability
90
Commute
92
Public Transit
48
Affordability
94
Public Safety
97
Airports
4
Hospitals
89
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
-52 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector50%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation<1%
Walked13%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$143k
Median Home Value
+$43k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$544
Median Monthly Rent
+$222 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke6%
Electricity22%
LP gas58%
Utility gas4%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Powder River County
United States45
Montana38
Property Crime in Powder River County
United States48
Montana48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (13%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 0 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Powder River County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado22
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Powder River County, MT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Powder River County, MT
Trinity Lutheran Classical School
70 miles, N
Sacred Heart Elementary School
71 miles, N
Youth Emergency Services
76 miles, S
Heritage Christian School
78 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Powder River County, MT
Black Hills State University
104 miles, SE
Montana State University Billings
146 miles, W
Rocky Mountain College
147 miles, W
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
148 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Powder River County, MT
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association
59 miles, NE
Holy Rosary Healthcare
70 miles, N
Campbell County Health
77 miles, S
Rosebud Health Care Center
80 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Powder River County, MT
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
73 miles, S
Billings Logan International Airport
147 miles, W
Rapid City Regional Airport
155 miles, SE
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
179 miles, S