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Powell, WY
City in Park County, Wyoming.
Population
6,503
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,516
ZIP codes
0
Powell and its ZIP codes
Powell at a glance
- Powell is about 253 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $63,523, 17% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,400 (7% below Wyoming) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Powell, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powell, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,523
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$289,400
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,499), Irish Americans (744), Italian Americans (523).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Park County. PPP loans are for Powell.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,903
13,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $18,483 per person
How people get to work
Powell, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked9.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powell, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
6.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powell, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Powell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarlandCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.4 |
| RalstonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.6 |
| DeaverTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| ByronTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FrannieTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CowleyTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LovellTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| CodyCity | 22 mi | 10.2 |
| BurlingtonTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| Belfry, MTCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Powell, WY in?
- Powell is in Park County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Powell, WY?
- About 6,503 people live in Powell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Powell?
- Nearby places include Garland (5.4 mi), Ralston (7.2 mi), Deaver (12 mi), Byron (13 mi), Frannie (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023