Moving to Powell: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Powell means settling into a real, genuine Bighorn Basin college town, anchored by Northwest College and a real irrigated-agriculture economy.
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Learn moreA genuine small-town, college-town scale
Powell's population ran a real, current 6,574 as of the July 2025 estimate, up steadily from 6,419 at the 2020 Census -- a genuine small-town scale anchored by Northwest College.
Set against real mountain scenery
Powell sits against the backdrop of the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Bighorn mountain ranges, with gateway distance to Yellowstone National Park's northeast approach via nearby Cody.
A real, dual local economy
Powell's economy runs on oil, agriculture, ranching, and tourism, with Northwest College, public schools, and Powell Valley Healthcare among the town's largest employers.
Key takeaways
- Powell is a genuine small college town of about 6,574 residents, growing steadily.
- Powell sits near the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Bighorn mountains, with gateway access to Yellowstone via Cody.
- Northwest College anchors a real, dual agricultural and educational local economy.
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