Wyoming
Fort Laramie is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 224. Residents earn $55,521 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Laramie receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fort Laramie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Laramie is $55,521, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fort Laramie is $101,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Fort Laramie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,521 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,935 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,941 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 500 |
| County GDP | $592M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,385 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.35% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $101,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,957 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,385 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.35% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,718/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.9 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,231 ft (1,290 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2131°N, 104.5174°W |
| County FIPS | 56015 |
Winner: Republican by 60.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |