Sundance, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Crook County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
974 Population 319/sq mi density
$60,208 Median Income $38,428 per capita
$260,900 Home Value $394,576 Zillow
$932 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$260,900 home value, $932/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sundance, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,208
20% below
$38,428 per capita
Home Value
$260,900
7% below
Zillow: $394,576
Median Rent
$932/mo
20% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Sundance Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sundance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
93%
Rent
80%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sundance 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

Sundance residents earn a median household income of $60,208 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,428. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sundance is $260,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,576. Median rent is $932/month, with 19.5% 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 1974.

Education

26.1% of adults in Sundance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sundance has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population974
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$38,428
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$260,900
Rent$932
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$394,576
Housing Units544
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,578/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation4,727 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute13 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sundance was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Northeast Wyoming Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.