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Market MapMontanaPowell

Powell County

MontanaPopulation: 6,998
64
/100
Buy
#231 of 1,000 counties
#15 in Montana (56 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$305,878
Median Home Price
31% above national median
$18,163/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
64/100
64
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 3.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
55/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.0x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
6,998
Median Income
$60,994
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.0x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Powder RiverMT
66$263,390Est. pending—BuyView
Judith BasinMT
65$272,944Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentPowellMT
64$305,878Est. pending—Buy
ValleyMT
64$171,979Est. pending—BuyView
Sweet GrassMT
63$441,531Est. pending—BuyView
RooseveltMT
62$137,459Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyPowell offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Powell County in Montana scores 64/100, ranking #231 of 1,000 US counties (top 30%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Cheaper alternatives to Powell

  • Roosevelt County, lower entry price
  • Valley County, lower entry price
  • Powder River County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Powell vs Valley for rentals
  • Powell vs Sweet Grass for rentals
  • Powell vs Judith Basin for rentals
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