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Powell County, MT
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Powell County, Montana.
Population
7,053
Land area
2,326sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Powell County
Powell County at a glance
- Powell County is 60% less dense than Montana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,923 a year, 8% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,500 (18% below Montana) and median rent is $820 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Deer Lodge (3,021), Elliston (182) and Avon (173).
Local data for Powell County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powell County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,923
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$306,500
Prices +11.9% in a year
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,729), Irish Americans (1,060), Norwegian Americans (357).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,985
2,457 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,516
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68.3M
FY 2026, $9,835 per person
PPP loans
$10M
351 loans, 1,394 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$70.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Powell County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powell County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
740
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
19
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powell County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Powell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Powell County, MT?
- Deer Lodge is the largest city or town in Powell County, with about 3,021 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Powell County?
- Powell County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59713, 59722, 59728, 59731, 59733.
- What is the population of Powell County, MT?
- About 7,053 people live in Powell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Powell County?
- Powell County borders Missoula County, Flathead County, Lewis and Clark County, Jefferson County, Deer Lodge County, Granite County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023