At a Glance
Median Income
$74,375
$40,972 per capita
Home Value
$173,100
Zillow: $260,806
Median Rent
$739/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Kemmerer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kemmerer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kemmerer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kemmerer residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,972. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kemmerer is $173,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,806. Median rent is $739/month, with 27.0% 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 1973.
Education
27.4% of adults in Kemmerer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kemmerer has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.
Data Overview
People
Population2,788
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$40,972
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,115M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,100
Rent$739
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$260,806
Housing Units1,356
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI7 (Good)
Elevation7,148 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Kemmerer was founded in 1897.
The median home in Kemmerer was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.362 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.