Fort Laramie, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Goshen County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
224 Population 896/sq mi density
$55,521 Median Income $31,935 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $278,243 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,521 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Laramie, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,521
26% below
$31,935 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
64% below
Zillow: $278,243
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Fort Laramie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
36%
Rent
77%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Laramie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Laramie residents earn a median household income of $55,521 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,935. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Laramie is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,243. Median rent is $900/month, with 20.0% 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 1955.

Education

21.9% of adults in Fort Laramie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Laramie has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,521
Per Capita$31,935
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$900
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$278,243
Housing Units118
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,718/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation4,231 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Laramie was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.