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Chugcreek, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Platte County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 68/sq mi density
$170,625 Median Income $45,873 per capita
$322,200 Home Value $278,973 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 3,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$170,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$322,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chugcreek, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$170,625
127% above
$45,873 per capita
Home Value
$322,200
14% above
Zillow: $278,973
Violent Crime
191/100K
50% below
3,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Chugcreek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
227%
Home Value
114%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chugcreek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chugcreek residents earn a median household income of $170,625 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,873. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 429 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chugcreek is $322,200 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,973. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Chugcreek reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,008/100K.

Education

8.6% of adults in Chugcreek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chugcreek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$170,625
Per Capita$45,873
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$278,973
Housing Units20
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent191/100K
Property3,008/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,707 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.