Is Powder River County, MT good for real estate investing?

Powder River County has an investment score of 66/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #233 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Powder River?

The median home price in Powder River County is $263,390. This ranks #597 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Powder River?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Powder River County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Powder River County

MontanaPopulation: 1,773

/100

Buy

#233 of 1,000 counties

#12 in Montana (56 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$263,390

Median Home Price

15% above national median

$15,915/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

66/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

79/100

Based on 10.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

64/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.4x. 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

+Strong price appreciation (+10.4% YoY)

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population

1,773

Median Income

$60,313

vs $54,921 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

4.4x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Best for

+Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average

Skip if

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

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
FergusMT	69	$281,570	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
TetonMT	67	$333,202	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
CurrentPowder RiverMT	66	$263,390	Est. pending	—	Buy
Judith BasinMT	65	$272,944	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
ValleyMT	64	$171,979	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
PowellMT	64	$305,878	Est. pending	—	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyPowder River offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Powder River County in Montana scores 66/100, ranking #233 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%