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East Thermopolis, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Hot Springs County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
186 Population 1,033/sq mi density
$20,865 Median Income $22,881 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $203,683 Zillow
$438 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 722 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$20,865 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

East Thermopolis, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,865
72% below
$22,881 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $203,683
Median Rent
$438/mo
62% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

How East Thermopolis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
28%
Home Value
42%
Rent
38%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Thermopolis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Thermopolis residents earn a median household income of $20,865 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,881. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Thermopolis is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,683. Median rent is $438/month, with 27.3% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

East Thermopolis reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 722/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in East Thermopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Thermopolis has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population186
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density1,033/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$20,865
Per Capita$22,881
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$301M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

B
Home Value$118,800
Rent$438
Ownership40.3%
Zillow$203,683
Housing Units149
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property722/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,330 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in East Thermopolis was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
46.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.