At a Glance
Median Income
$75,707
$40,264 per capita
Home Value
$70,300
Zillow: $52,637
Median Rent
$525/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.6% smoking rate
How Midwest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midwest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midwest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midwest residents earn a median household income of $75,707 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,264. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midwest is $70,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $52,637. Median rent is $525/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.
Education
9.8% of adults in Midwest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midwest has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,707
Per Capita$40,264
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$6,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,300
Rent$525
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$52,637
Housing Units194
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,915/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,856 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Midwest was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Casper/Natrona County International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.