James Town, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
447 Population 139/sq mi density
$109,808 Median Income $60,141 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,808 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

James Town, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,808
46% above
$60,141 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How James Town Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
146%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is James Town a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

James Town residents earn a median household income of $109,808 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,141. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,732 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.

Education

6.7% of adults in James Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

James Town has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population447
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,808
Per Capita$60,141
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$290,337
Housing Units181
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,210/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,106 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute9 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in James Town was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.