Wyoming
Opal is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 64. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Opal receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Opal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Opal is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% 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 Opal is $41,700, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Opal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches, including 26.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,091 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,491 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 871 |
| County GDP | $1,115M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.36% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $41,700 |
| 85% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.36% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.4% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Mental Distress | 12.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 52.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 7.6 inches |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,662 ft (2,031 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7681°N, 110.3241°W |
| County FIPS | 56041 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 31.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |