Byron, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
465 Population 511/sq mi density
$67,115 Median Income $31,103 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $232,599 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,115 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Byron, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,115
11% below
$31,103 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
46% below
Zillow: $232,599
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
12.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Byron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
54%
Rent
88%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Byron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Byron residents earn a median household income of $67,115 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,103. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Byron is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,599. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 12.0% 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 1970.

Education

14.0% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Byron has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population465
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,115
Per Capita$31,103
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$1,025
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$232,599
Housing Units217
Rent Burden12.0%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain6.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,032 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Byron was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.