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Powell, WY

Powell, WY.

Population: 12,337 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Powell, WY is $423,781 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 94 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$423,781

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

94

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$423,781
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$426,679
House Price Index (state)
573.2 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$425,000
Median list price
$432,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
79
Active listings
64
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$707/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$777/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,698/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Shoshone Learning Center, Powell High School, Powell Middle School, Clark Elementary, Parkside Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, coldWave, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
348
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
73

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
POWELL VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,968
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,568
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
181

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PowellState medianUS median
Median home value$423,781$352,257$288,527
Median sale price$425,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market94 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,968$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Powell, WY?
$423,781.
What is the median sale price in Powell, WY?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Powell, WY?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in Powell, WY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Powell, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, coldWave, landslide, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Powell, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Powell, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Powell, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Powell, WY?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Powell, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 13. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Powell, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 92.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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