East Thermopolis, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Hot Springs County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$20,865 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $438/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Thermopolis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.8% (50% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population186
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density1,033/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$20,865
Per Capita$22,881
Unemployment1.8%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
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
Broadband69.7%
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.
50.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.