Wyoming
Medicine Bow is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 257. Residents earn $31,538 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Medicine Bow receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Medicine Bow has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Medicine Bow is $31,538, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 38.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Medicine Bow is $72,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $531 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Medicine Bow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches, including 51.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,538 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,110 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,255 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.6% |
| 211% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 687 |
| County GDP | $1,916M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 69 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.27% |
| Commute Time | 8.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $72,300 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,682 |
| Census Median Rent | $531 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.27% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,504/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.2 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,558 ft (1,999 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8995°N, 106.2019°W |
| County FIPS | 56007 |
Winner: Republican by 58.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 8.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |