Powell County, MT Economy


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Powell, MT County is a great place to live with plenty of local companies and attractions. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Powell is $830, significantly lower than the U.S. average of $1430. Additionally, the cost of groceries in Powell is 102 compared to the U.S. index of 100, indicating a slightly higher cost of living in Powell than elsewhere in the country. Local companies include NAPA Auto Parts, Dow Electric Co., and Swanson & Sons Construction Co.. Residents can also enjoy attractions such as Yellowstone National Park and Whitefish Lake State Park. All these factors combined make Powell an excellent place to live for those looking for a low cost of living and plenty of activities and business opportunities nearby.

Powell County has an unemployment rate of 3.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Powell County has seen the job market decrease by -1.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 15.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Powell County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Powell County is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Powell County is 6.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Powell County
- The average income of a Powell County resident is $20,650 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Powell County resident is $53,111 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPowell, MontanaUnited States
  3.66
  -1.4%-6.2%
  15.7%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  6.9%4.6%
  $25,255$37,638
  $53,111$69,021
  $62,105$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  10.9%1.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  9.9%6.8%
  3.7%10.0%
  0.3%2.5%
  10.6%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  1.3%4.7%
  0.3%1.9%
  1.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.4%4.2%
  6.2%9.3%
  16.6%14.0%
  9.1%2.1%
  6.4%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  12.3%4.7%
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