At a Glance
Median Income
$161,125
$117,196 per capita
Home Value
$409,400
Zillow: $301,892
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Bessemer Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bessemer Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bessemer Bend a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bessemer Bend residents earn a median household income of $161,125 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $117,196. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bessemer Bend is $409,400 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,892. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
25.2% of adults in Bessemer Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bessemer Bend has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,125
Per Capita$117,196
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$409,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$301,892
Housing Units65
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,915/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,236 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bessemer Bend was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Casper/Natrona County International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
57.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.