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Farson, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sublette County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 8/sq mi density
38°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Farson, WY

At a Glance

Violent Crime
274/100K
28% below
2,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Farson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Farson reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,210/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Farson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farson has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,213
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$407,893
Housing Units215
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent274/100K
Property2,210/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,608/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation6,638 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Farson was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.