Cowley, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
801 Population 921/sq mi density
$78,456 Median Income $27,462 per capita
$239,000 Home Value $345,947 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,456 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowley, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,456
4% above
$27,462 per capita
Home Value
$239,000
15% below
Zillow: $345,947
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Cowley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
85%
Rent
95%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowley residents earn a median household income of $78,456 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,462. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Cowley is $239,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,947. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 17.0% 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 1976.

Education

24.5% of adults in Cowley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cowley 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

Population801
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,456
Per Capita$27,462
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$239,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$345,947
Housing Units220
Rent Burden17.0%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain6.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3,987 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Cowley was founded in 1900.
The median home in Cowley was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.