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Powell, WY

Park CountyElev. 1,339 m
Population
6,466
Median home
$265,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Powell

With about 6,466 residents, Powell is one of Wyoming's notable places. Powell sits in Park County. The median age is 33.5 and the median household income is $65,077. Homes carry a median value of $265,400, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,466
Median age
33.5
Median household income
$65,077
Per-capita income
$38,240
Poverty rate
13.7%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
17.4 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27%
Sales & office22.6%
Service21.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$265,400
Median gross rent
$856/mo
Owner-occupied
68.4%
Median year built
1976
Households
2,673
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Powell has 7 public schools4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading72%
Math82%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Powell High SchoolHighGrades 912
Shoshone Learning CenterHighGrades 912
Powell Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Clark ElementaryElementary
Parkside ElementaryElementary
Southside ElementaryElementary
Westside ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime72% below national
Powell107
Wyoming204
United States386
74% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime29% below national
Powell1,387
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
3% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Powell Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Powell.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Park County
AvalancheRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Powell is in Park County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Powell sits in Park County. Elevation ~1,339 m.

Map of Powell
Powell, WY
Where Powell is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

US Post Office--Powell Main
Notable people from Powell
Darren DaltonChris CooleyDennis HavigDavid BlevinsLarry S. HicksAlan SwallowDalton BanksCharles Hessenthaler
People searches in Powell
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lovell (19 mi)Cody (22 mi)Greybull (39 mi)Basin (44 mi)Worland (65 mi)Ranchester (79 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Powell, WY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Powell, Wyoming.

James Brian Thompson, 67
Powell · Park County · 82435
AKA Brian Thompson, Brian J Thompson
Michael Shane Miller, 71
Powell · 82435
AKA Michael S Miller, Michael Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Powell — frequently asked

What is the population of Powell, Wyoming?
Powell has a population of about 6,466, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Powell?
The median home value in Powell is $265,400, and the median gross rent is $856/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Powell safe? What is the crime rate?
Powell Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 107 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Powell face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Park County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Powell?
Powell has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Powell?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Powell. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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