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Ranchester, WY
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Ranchester, WY
At a Glance
How Ranchester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ranchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ranchester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ranchester residents earn a median household income of $65,568 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,095. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ranchester is $295,900 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,976. Median rent is $765/month, with 18.9% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Ranchester reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,254/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Ranchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ranchester has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.