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Powell

David Reetz, Director
Powell Valley Economic Alliance
P. O. Box 814
Powell, WY 82435
Phone: 307.754.2201
E-mail: powell@wir.net
Web: www.powelled.org

Rich in wildlife and recreational opportunities, the Powell Valley is surrounded by mountains of unequaled beauty, sparkling waters, and the starkly scenic badlands. Powell’s citizens believe their atmosphere of success and motivation, as well as exceptional support infrastructure, makes the community an attractive location for businesses. Since Powell’s incorporation in 1910, the community has experienced the moderate but steady growth bringing it to a current population of just about 5,200 people.

There are two other industrial parks located in the Powell area with many of the same amenities as the First Development Park. These parks give a new enterprise additional options that may not be available in a community with only one park.

Transportation is convenient in Powell with U.S. Highway 14A, 310 running through town. The highway connects to Interstate 90 approximately 80 miles from town. Wyoming Highway 295 and 294 also connect Highway 14A for access to the community. Powell Airport is located nine miles north of town on Polecat Bench. Charter flights and flight instruction are available. Yellowstone International Airport, 25 miles to the west in Cody, is served daily by Continental Express.

The importance of oil and agriculture to Powell's economy has earned the city the motto “Where Oil and Water Mix.” As a result, a large number of affiliated and supportive industries have arisen in the area. These firms include oil field equipment and service companies, drilling contractors, farm implement retailers, feed and fertilizer dealers, elevators, agricultural cooperatives, irrigation supply companies, trucking firms, machine shops and retail establishments. The principal crops grown in the Powell Valley are sugar beets, dry edible beans, both commercial and seed, malting and feed barley, alfalfa, and silage corn. Minor crops that have shown success in the area are oats, cabbage, sweet corn (sold locally), spring wheat, mint and a variety of grass seeds.

Powell is served by Northwest College, a two-year public, residential college with a reputation for excellence and facilities more like a small private college than a traditional community college. NWC awards associate degrees in arts, sciences and the applied sciences, plus skills certificates. Northwest serves over 2,000 full-time and part-time students. School of Extended Studies and Pubic Services provides an ever increasing number of course offerings in the Powell area. Master degree programs are available in Public Administration and Business Administration.

Powell Hospital, an ultramodern 40-bed facility, provides full medical services to patients of all ages.

Wild game exists in its natural habitat in Powell Valley, thus providing an opportunity for sportsmen and non-sportsmen to enjoy the abundance of wildlife. Several including Big Horn Lake and Buffalo Bill Reservoir are large enough for boating, water-skiing and wind surfing. The nearby Beartooth Mountains offer unlimited possibilities to the avid climber. During the winter months, Powell residents can capitalize on the white wonderland in the nearby mountains and Yellowstone Park.

Community Information

*Source: Wyoming Taxpayers Association
*Mill levies are assessed on 9.5% of market value for commercial and residential and 11% on industrial property
*County mill levies may include general, airport, public health, fire, hospital, libraries, fair, recreation, museums, bonds and interest
*Special levies may include conservation, fire, hospital, recreation, cemetery, solid waste

Education

*Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Major Employers

• Powell Hospital - 313
• Park County School District #1 - 305
• Northwest College - 240
• First National Bank & Trust - 83
• City of Powell - 73
• Brandon Construction - 60
• Blair's Market - 55
• Food Basket IGA - 40
• Dick Jones Trucking - 35

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Other Links

• Available Sites & Buildings
• For additional Wyoming demographic information, visit the State of Wyoming Department of Administration & Information Economic Analysis Division.