Medicine Bow, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
Medicine Bow, WY
At a Glance
How Medicine Bow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medicine Bow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Medicine Bow a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Medicine Bow residents earn a median household income of $31,538 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,110. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medicine Bow is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,822. Median rent is $531/month, with 24.7% 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 1972.
Education
11.4% of adults in Medicine Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medicine Bow has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.