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Chugwater, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County
Chugwater, WY
At a Glance
How Chugwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chugwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chugwater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chugwater residents earn a median household income of $66,016 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,095. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chugwater is $254,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,973. Median rent is $875/month, with 25.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Chugwater 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
13.0% of adults in Chugwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chugwater has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.