Big Piney, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
445 Population 873/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $31,785 per capita
$198,700 Home Value $237,260 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$198,700 home value, $907/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Piney, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$31,785 per capita
Home Value
$198,700
30% below
Zillow: $237,260
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Big Piney Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Piney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
70%
Rent
78%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Piney a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Piney residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,785. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,211 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Piney is $198,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,260. Median rent is $907/month, with 20.1% 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 1976.

Education

36.4% of adults in Big Piney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Piney has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population445
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$31,785
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$1,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,700
Rent$907
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$237,260
Housing Units266
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain7.7 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation6,834 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Big Piney was founded in 1879.
The median home in Big Piney was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.