Wyoming · Metropolitan Area
Bessemer Bend is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 119. Residents earn $161,125 per year, which is 114% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bessemer Bend receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bessemer Bend stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bessemer Bend is $161,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Bessemer Bend among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Bessemer Bend is $409,400, 45% above the national median. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bessemer Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches, including 71.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $161,125 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $117,196 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,181 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,636 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,966 |
| County GDP | $6,882M |
| Restaurants | 207 |
| Healthcare | 329 |
| Retail | 348 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,354 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.06% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $409,400 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,354 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.06% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,915/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.2 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 71.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,236 ft (1,596 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7561°N, 106.5175°W |
| County FIPS | 56025 |
Winner: Republican by 48.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Restaurants | 207 |
| Retail Stores | 348 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |