Wyoming
Basin is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 1,304. Residents earn $59,941 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Basin receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Basin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Basin is $59,941, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Basin is $143,900, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Basin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches, including 20.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,941 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,524 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,260 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 520 |
| County GDP | $768M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,327 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $143,900 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,292 |
| Census Median Rent | $914 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,327 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,577/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 7.2 inches |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3806°N, 108.0471°W |
| County FIPS | 56003 |
Winner: Republican by 72.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |