Dayton, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

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 $450,688 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.4% 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

Dayton, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,750
5% above
$39,773 per capita
Home Value
$282,700
0% below
Zillow: $450,688
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
100%
Rent
68%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dayton residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,773. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Dayton is $282,700 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,688. Median rent is $791/month, with 23.5% 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

32.5% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population957
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$39,773
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$282,700
Rent$791
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$450,688
Housing Units306
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3,939 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Dayton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.