Wyoming · Metropolitan Area
Midwest is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 218. Residents earn $75,707 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Midwest receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Midwest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Midwest is $75,707, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Midwest is $70,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Midwest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches, including 45.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,707 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,264 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,181 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,636 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,966 |
| County GDP | $6,882M |
| Restaurants | 207 |
| Healthcare | 329 |
| Retail | 348 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,354 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.19% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $70,300 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $53,763 |
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,354 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.19% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,915/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.4 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,856 ft (1,480 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4108°N, 106.2773°W |
| County FIPS | 56025 |
Winner: Republican by 48.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Restaurants | 207 |
| Retail Stores | 348 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |