Ranchester, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,069 Population 1,506/sq mi density
$65,568 Median Income $30,095 per capita
$295,900 Home Value $411,534 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,568 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$295,900 home value, $765/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ranchester, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,568
13% below
$30,095 per capita
Home Value
$295,900
5% above
Zillow: $411,534
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
0% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
105%
Rent
66%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ranchester a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.4% (61% 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 $411,534. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,069
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,506/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,568
Per Capita$30,095
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A
Home Value$295,900
Rent$765
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$411,534
Housing Units351
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3,771 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ranchester was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.