Ethete, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,438 Population 44/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $17,537 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $178,377 Zillow
$493 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 27.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $493/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ethete, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,750
11% above
$17,537 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
58% below
Zillow: $178,377
Median Rent
$493/mo
58% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
27.4%
661% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
28.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Ethete Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
42%
Rent
42%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
761%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ethete a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ethete residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,537. The unemployment rate stands at 27.4% (661% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,849 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ethete is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,377. Median rent is $493/month, with 12.5% 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 1981.

Education

9.3% of adults in Ethete hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ethete has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population1,438
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$17,537
Unemployment27.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$493
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$178,377
Housing Units361
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death16,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,368 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ethete was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.