Fox Farm-College, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,224 Population 1,403/sq mi density
$45,917 Median Income $30,032 per capita
$1,106 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,917 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fox Farm-College, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,917
39% below
$30,032 per capita
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Fox Farm-College Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Rent
95%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fox Farm-College a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fox Farm-College residents earn a median household income of $45,917 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,032. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.

Education

7.9% of adults in Fox Farm-College hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fox Farm-College has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population4,224
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,917
Per Capita$30,032
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$1,106
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$380,882
Housing Units1,599
Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,713/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,992 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fox Farm-College was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.