Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,525 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 1,547 (29.4%) |
| Associates | 733 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 375 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,063 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,762 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,045 ▼ 8% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $762/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,003 |
| Vacant Units | 615 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Powell County is located in Montana and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,160 residents. With a median age of 43.14, it is a middle-aged county.
Powell County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,762 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Powell County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $257,045 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $762. Homeownership rates are high at 69.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Powell County are primarily White (87.03%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Powell County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59713 | Avon | 191 | $75,417 | $450,000 | $786 | 0.0% | 55.6% |
| 59722 | Deer Lodge | 5,698 | $60,263 | $226,600 | $769 | 3.8% | 24.4% |
| 59728 | Elliston | 394 | $74,792 | $397,200 | $742 | 10.8% | 30.7% |
| 59731 | Garrison | 215 | $58,750 | $350,000 | — | 7.5% | 29.9% |
| 59733 | Gold Creek | 206 | $62,917 | $305,300 | — | 0.0% | 41.5% |
| 59843 | Helmville | 271 | $79,342 | $298,200 | $631 | 0.0% | 49.5% |
| 59854 | Ovando | 185 | $81,250 | $475,000 | $771 | 4.8% | 42.4% |