Real Estate Investing in Powell County, Montana

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 6,969

Should you buy in Powell County, MT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (45/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 20.6% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

9.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $448,960
Avg Monthly Rent $1,145
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Powell County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Montana: Powell has 6 cities, 6 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Powell's 6 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Powell β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$448,960
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,145
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Helena, MT metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Powell County

ZIP Codes in Powell County, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Powell County

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, MT?

Vacancy in, MT is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,145/mo.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, MT?

Median home price in, MT is near $449K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How much do tenants pay in, MT?

Rental rates in, MT average $1,145/mo. Tenant demand and $449K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is investability higher in, MT than across MT?

, MT measures broadly in line with the MT state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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