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Fort Laramie, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Goshen County County
Fort Laramie, WY
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Laramie a Good Place to Live?
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 1.0% (72% 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 $262,957. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Laramie reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,564/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.