The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Powell county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 61.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 15.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 30% and the area covered by water is 0.29%. The overall influence score for Powell is 8.
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Powell County is located in the southwestern corner of Montana, bordered by Beaverhead County to the north and Madison County to the south. The county seat is Deer Lodge. According to the 2010 US census, Powell County has a population of 7,851 with a population density of 8 people per square mile.
The median household income in Powell County is $41,945 with 15.5% of the population living below the poverty line. The majority of residents (87.7%) are white, while Native Americans make up 3.2% and Hispanics 1.47%. Over 27% of residents have at least a bachelor's degree or higher.
The climate in Powell County is generally dry and semi-arid with cold winters and warm summers. Temperatures range from an average high of 82 degrees F in July to an average low of 12 degrees F in January. The terrain is mostly mountainous and hilly with rolling plains and grasslands in some areas.
Aside from the county seat, Deer Lodge, there are no incorporated cities or towns in Powell County, but there are several small unincorporated communities such as Avon, Garrison, Hall and Wolf Creek.
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