About Powell
Powell is a close-knit town in northern Wyoming counting 6,551 people who proudly call it home.
Powell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,527 residents per square mile.
📰 Powell News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Powell Unique
- A top-25 city in Wyoming by population (#14 of 99 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Powell — but the Wyoming one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,551.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Powell
- Jen;s China Garden — chinese
- Millstone Pizza and Brewing
- The Skyline Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Homesteader Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Powell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Powell
- Clark Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Powell High School
- Powell Middle School
- Shoshone Learning Center
- Southside Elementary
- Westside Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Powell Valley Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.