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Basin, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County
Basin, WY
At a Glance
How Basin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Basin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Basin residents earn a median household income of $59,941 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,524. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basin is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,292. Median rent is $914/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Basin reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 844/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Basin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.