Special Interest
Housing in Powder River County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Powder River County averages $533/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Montana median of $1,081 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 11% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Powder River County FMR Area are $815 for a studio, $849 for 1‑bedroom, $1,088 for 2‑bedroom, $1,513 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,759 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $555 increase for a 2-bedroom in Powder River County shows a 104% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Powder River County was 2.1% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
