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Douglas, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Converse County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,400 Population 970/sq mi density
$79,839 Median Income $36,820 per capita
$251,500 Home Value $303,944 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,839 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$251,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Douglas, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,839
6% above
$36,820 per capita
Home Value
$251,500
11% below
Zillow: $303,944
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
89%
Rent
71%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Douglas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Douglas residents earn a median household income of $79,839 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,820. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 664 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Douglas is $251,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,944. Median rent is $830/month, with 26.0% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Douglas reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K. The murder rate is 15.9/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Douglas has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population6,400
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,839
Per Capita$36,820
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,271

Housing

A+
Home Value$251,500
Rent$830
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$303,944
Housing Units2,940
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,382/100K
Murder15.9/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary127/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,553/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,799 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Douglas was founded in 1886.
The median home in Douglas was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Casper/Natrona County International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.