Dayton, WY

Wyoming

Dayton is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 957. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
957 Population 1,740/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $39,773 per capita
$282,700 Home Value $424,553 Zillow
$791 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$282,700 home value, $791/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,750
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $282,700
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.5%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $791
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population957
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$39,773
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$768M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$282,700
Rent$791
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$424,553

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,939 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+98.6%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Libraries5

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dayton receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Dayton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dayton is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dayton is $282,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Dayton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches, including 68.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Dayton has a population of 957 with a density of 1,740 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%).

Population

957
Total Population
1,740
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Dayton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dayton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dayton is $78,750, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Dayton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,750
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,773
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$65,260

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)520
County GDP$768M

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare28
Retail35
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,327
5% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Dayton is $282,700, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $791 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $424,553.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,700
0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$424,553

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$302
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$791
32% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,327
5% below US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In Dayton, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dayton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity20.3%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate68.3%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access61.2%
Healthcare Facilities28

Crime Rates: Dayton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Dayton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.0 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall68.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,939 ft (1,201 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Coordinates44.8734°N, 107.2624°W
County FIPS56003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.5%
D 13%

Winner: Republican by 72.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score6.13
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants30
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home3.2%

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