Elk Mountain, WY

Wyoming

Elk Mountain is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 89. Residents earn $65,893 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
89 Population 318/sq mi density
$65,893 Median Income $38,661 per capita
$218,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$218,200 home value
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,893
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $218,200
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 48.7%
45% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Elk Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population89
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,893
Per Capita$38,661
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,916M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation7,259 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+93.6%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute39 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries8

Is Elk Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elk Mountain receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Elk Mountain stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elk Mountain is $65,893, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elk Mountain is $218,200, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 48.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Elk Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches, including 93.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Elk Mountain has a population of 89 with a density of 318 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

89
Total Population
318
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Elk Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elk Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elk Mountain is $65,893, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Elk Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,893
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,661
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$82,255

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)687
County GDP$1,916M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare52
Retail69
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,811
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.0 min
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Elk Mountain is $218,200, 23% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,200
23% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,811
9% above US avg
Effective Rate1.75%
In Elk Mountain, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elk Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.6%
Premature Death9,504/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access79.9%
Healthcare Facilities52

Crime Rates: Elk Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Elk Mountain has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.9 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall93.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,259 ft (2,213 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates41.6883°N, 106.4135°W
County FIPS56007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 48.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.1-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.3%
D 20.1%

Winner: Republican by 58.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.7%
45% above US avg
High School+93.6%
School Test Score6.13
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density318/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants88
Retail Stores69

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.0 min
Work from Home5.2%

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