Powell, WY

Powell, Wyoming

Introduction to Powell, Wyoming

Powell, Wyoming, in Park county, is 73 miles S of Billings, Montana and 396 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. There are 5,373 residents in the city.

Powell History

The Blackfeet, Crow, and Shoshone Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the present-day town of Powell. It was named in honor of John Wesley Powell, an explorer and the director of the Geological Survey of the United States. The first post office of the city was established on January 23, 1908. It was originally incorporated in 1910 as a part of the Big Horn County. In 1911, it became a part of the newly-formed Park County.

Powell and nearby Attractions

• Homesteader's Museum
• Buffalo Bill Boyhood Home
• Tecumseh's Old West Miniature Village & Museum
• Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
• Buffalo Bill State Park

Things To Do In Powell

The Homesteader's Museum provides insight into the area’s history. The Buffalo Bill Boyhood Home, Tecumseh's Old West Miniature Village & Museum, the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Buffalo Bill State Park are all nearby as well. Local festivals include Mayfest, the Park County Fair and Octoberfest.

Powell Transportation

Billings Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Powell Higher Education

Northwest Community College is the local college. Montana State University-Billings, Casper College and Montana State University-Bozeman are all nearby.

High Points

Powell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Powell, WY

Comparing Powell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Powell Almanac

Powell Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Powell Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Powell, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Powell Hospitals

POWELL VALLEY HOSPITAL - CAH
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
777 AVENUE H
(307) 754-2267
Emergency Service: Yes

Powell High Schools (2004)

POWELL HIGH SCHOOL
245 NORTH EVARTS STREET
307-754-2287
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 490 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

SHOSHONE LEARNING CENTER
140 NORTH FERRIS
307-754-0901
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Powell Colleges

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Northwest College

(List of All Wyoming Colleges)

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