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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 92.3% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.7% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,893 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,661 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,255 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 687 |
| County GDP | $1,916M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 69 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 39.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $218,200 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,504/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.9 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 93.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,259 ft (2,213 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6883°N, 106.4135°W |
| County FIPS | 56007 |
Winner: Republican by 58.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 54.0% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 39.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |