Powder River County, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,762 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,009 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$149,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 22
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 9 35
Apr 1 5 45
May 2 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 6 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 21, MT State House District 41, MT
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Schools

Powder River Co Dist High
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
Broadus School
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
Broadus 7-8
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
Biddle School
24 miles, S

Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
56 miles, NW • 1 star
Miles Community College
70 miles, N • 1.9 star
Little Big Horn College
93 miles, NW • 1 star

Hospitals

Holy Rosary Healthcare
70 miles, N • 4.1 star
Campbell County Health
77 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
73 miles, S • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
147 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
155 miles, SE • 1.4 star