In Powder River, Montana, the median home price is $301,279, compared with the Montana median of $468,617; median household income is $67,045; the population is 1,815; schools rate 6.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 46.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Powder River at a glance
Population
1,815
Median Household Income
$67,045
Typical Home Value
$301,279
School District Rating
6.9
Violent Crime Rate
46.8
Avg Commute Time
19.4
About Powder River
Powder River has a population of 1,815. The median home value is $301,279, 36% below the Montana median. Median household income is $67,045 (8% below the Montana median). The most populated towns are Broadus, East Powder River, and Otter.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Powder River
3 towns, by population.
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Powder River at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Powder River?
- Powder River has a population of 1,815 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Powder River?
- The median home value in Powder River is $301,279. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Powder River?
- Median household income in Powder River is $67,045 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Powder River in?
- Powder River is in Montana.
- How many towns are in Powder River?
- Powder River contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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