Powder Horn
Census-designated place in Sheridan County, Wyoming

Powder Horn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sheridan County, Wyoming, with 682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,045 ft (1,233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Horn, 1.5 miles SW.
- 682residents (2020 Census)
- 4,045 ftelevation · 1,233 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 356 / sq mipopulation density
- 82842ZIP code
About Powder Horn
Powder Horn is a golf course community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 682.
The community is in south-central Sheridan County, bordered to the southwest by Big Horn and 7 miles (11 km) south of Sheridan, the county seat. The community is in the valley of Little Goose Creek, which flows north to join Big Goose Creek in Sheridan, forming Goose Creek, which in turn is a north-flowing tributary of the Tongue River, leading to the Yellowstone River in Montana.
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Living in Powder Horn
- Median household income
- $110,096
- Median home value
- $949,800
- Median age
- 49.7
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Powder Horn had 682 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 682 |
|---|---|
| Density | 356 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Powder Horn at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Sheridan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 682 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6912° N, 106.9727° W |
| ZIP code | 82842 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5662269 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Powder Horn
- Big Horn1.5 mi SW
- Sheridan7.3 mi N
- Story8.7 mi S
- Ranchester17.7 mi NW
- Dayton19.0 mi NW
- Parkman24.8 mi NW
- Buffalo27.5 mi SE
- Clearmont29.3 mi E
- Wyola, MT35.3 mi NW
- Arvada40.9 mi E
- Forty Mile Colony, MT45.0 mi NW
- Lodge Grass, MT47.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Powder Horn
What county is Powder Horn in?
Powder Horn is in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Powder Horn, WY?
682 people lived in Powder Horn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Powder Horn, WY?
The ZIP code of Powder Horn is 82842.
What is the elevation of Powder Horn?
4,045 feet (1,233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Powder Horn?
Big Horn (1.5 mi), Sheridan (7.3 mi), Story (8.7 mi), Ranchester (17.7 mi), Dayton (19.0 mi).
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