At a Glance
Median Income
$79,839
$36,820 per capita
Home Value
$251,500
Zillow: $303,944
Median Rent
$830/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
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)
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.