Fort Washakie, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,345 Population 64/sq mi density
$36,429 Median Income $17,701 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $359,362 Zillow
$558 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,429 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $558/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Washakie, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,429
52% below
$17,701 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
66% below
Zillow: $359,362
Median Rent
$558/mo
52% below
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
444% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
29.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fort Washakie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
34%
Rent
48%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
544%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Washakie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Washakie residents earn a median household income of $36,429 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,701. The unemployment rate stands at 19.6% (444% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% 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 Fort Washakie is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,362. Median rent is $558/month, with 13.6% 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

9.4% of adults in Fort Washakie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Washakie 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

Population1,345
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,429
Per Capita$17,701
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$558
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$359,362
Housing Units439
Rent Burden13.6%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking29.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death16,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,756 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Washakie was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% 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.