What are the schools like in Powers Lake, ND?

Powers Lake is served primarily by POWERS LAKE 27. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Powers Lake?

The median household income in Powers Lake, ND is $78,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Powers Lake, ND?

Powers Lake has an average high temperature of 17.6°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.7 inches.

Powers Lake, ND Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Powers Lake, ND affordable or expensive?

Powers Lake's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Powers Lake is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,600 and the median rent is $1,088 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Powers Lake, ND?

Powers Lake has a violent crime rate of 47.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 283.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Powers Lake, ND a Good Place to Live?

Powers Lake is a small town of 252 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $78,750 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Powers Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Powers Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Powers Lake 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: 95.1

Powers Lake's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Powers Lake costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Powers Lake, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,088	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Powers Lake's violent crime rate is 47.3 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.3 /100k

Property Crime

283.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Powers Lake is served primarily by POWERS LAKE 27. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Powers Lake, ND	National Avg
School District	POWERS LAKE 27	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Powers Lake sees average highs of 17.6°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Powers Lake, ND
Average High — January	17.6°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	15.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.7"

Demographics

Metric	Powers Lake, ND	National Avg
Population	252	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Powers Lake

Powers Lake, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powers Lake, ND affordable or expensive?

Powers Lake's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Powers Lake roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,600 and median rent is $1,088/month.

What is the crime rate in Powers Lake, ND?

Powers Lake's violent crime rate is 47.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 283.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Powers Lake?

Public schools in Powers Lake are operated by POWERS LAKE 27. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Powers Lake, ND a good place to live?

Powers Lake, ND has a population of 252, a median household income of $78,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Powers Lake?

Powers Lake averages 17.6°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches with about 43.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Powers Lake?

Powers Lake, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58773.

What is the population of Powers Lake?

The population of Powers Lake, North Dakota is 252 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Powers Lake?

Key numbers for living in Powers Lake: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $206,600, median household income $78,750, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Powers Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.