Wyoming
East Thermopolis is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 186. Residents earn $20,865 per year, which is 72% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Thermopolis receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. East Thermopolis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Thermopolis is $20,865, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in East Thermopolis is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $438 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
East Thermopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches, including 27.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $20,865 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,881 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,879 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 262 |
| County GDP | $301M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.10% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $438 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.10% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,503/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.0 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,330 ft (1,320 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6441°N, 108.1979°W |
| County FIPS | 56017 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |