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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,750 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,773 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,260 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 520 |
| County GDP | $768M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,327 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $282,700 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $424,553 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,327 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,577/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.0 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,939 ft (1,201 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8734°N, 107.2624°W |
| County FIPS | 56003 |
Winner: Republican by 72.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,740/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |