Power is a small town of 197 in Montana, with a median household income of $70,375
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Power stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Power is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Power city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.5
Power's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Power costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Power, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$485
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Power's violent crime rate is 178.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.9 /100k
Property Crime
423.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Power is served primarily by Power Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Power, MT
National Avg
School District
Power Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Power sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 11.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Power's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Power roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,000 and median rent is $485/month.
Power's violent crime rate is 178.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 423.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Power are operated by Power Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Power, MT has a population of 197, a median household income of $70,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Power averages 35.7°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.7 inches
with about 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Power, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59468.
The population of Power, Montana is 197 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Power: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $155,000, median household income $70,375, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Power side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.