Wyoming
Purple Sage is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 676. Residents earn $54,527 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Purple Sage receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Purple Sage stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Purple Sage is $54,527, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Purple Sage is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Purple Sage has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches, including 31.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 81.7% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.3% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,527 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,233 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,313 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,597 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,732 |
| County GDP | $4,010M |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 165 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,362 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 33.62% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $9,999 |
| 96% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 31.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,362 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 33.62% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,210/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.5 inches |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,229 ft (1,899 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5514°N, 109.3202°W |
| County FIPS | 56037 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,988/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 123 |
| Retail Stores | 165 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |