Hudson, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
379 Population 881/sq mi density
$54,500 Median Income $32,478 per capita
$188,200 Home Value $181,030 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,500 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$188,200 home value, $792/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,500
27% below
$32,478 per capita
Home Value
$188,200
33% below
Zillow: $181,030
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
67%
Rent
68%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hudson residents earn a median household income of $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,478. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Hudson is $188,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,030. Median rent is $792/month, with 26.5% 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 1973.

Education

12.8% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson 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

Population379
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$32,478
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,200
Rent$792
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$181,030
Housing Units207
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,097 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudson was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% 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.