Wyoming · Metropolitan Area
Chugwater is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 200. Residents earn $66,016 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chugwater receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Chugwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chugwater is $66,016, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Chugwater is $254,400, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Chugwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches, including 69.8 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 | $66,016 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,095 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,172 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,255 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,736 |
| County GDP | $8,439M |
| Restaurants | 241 |
| Healthcare | 364 |
| Retail | 356 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,798 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.49% |
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $254,400 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,798 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.49% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,713/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 364 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.8 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 69.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,294 ft (1,614 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7557°N, 104.8229°W |
| County FIPS | 56021 |
Winner: Republican by 32.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.5% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 364 |
| Restaurants | 241 |
| Retail Stores | 356 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |