About Power
Set in the central part of Montana, Power is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Power is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.5 square miles.
📰 Power News Today
- Thousands without power in East El Paso KFOX · Aug 15
- Montana power company to join California’s new Western energy market eenews.net · Aug 12
- Statement: Momentum for broad Western electricity market that delivers clean, affordable power grows with new commitment from Montana utility Environmental Defense Fund · Aug 10
- Emergency power authorized for Montana, Wyoming grid for upcoming heat wave KTVQ · Jul 28
- Who wants a say in power rates for Montana data centers? Montana Free Press · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Power Unique
- The only place in America named Power — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Power
- Hillcrest Colony Elementary
- Power 7-8
- Power High School
- Power School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.5 sq mi
Coordinates47.7213, -111.7003