Ten Sleep, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
214 Population 1,126/sq mi density
$30,893 Median Income $23,800 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $383,363 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$30,893 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ten Sleep, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,893
59% below
$23,800 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
25% below
Zillow: $383,363
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
34.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ten Sleep Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
75%
Rent
63%
Poverty
280%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ten Sleep a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ten Sleep residents earn a median household income of $30,893 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,800. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.7% 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 Ten Sleep is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,363. Median rent is $730/month, with 23.8% 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 1978.

Education

24.0% of adults in Ten Sleep hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ten Sleep has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density1,126/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,893
Per Capita$23,800
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty34.7%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

C+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$730
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$383,363
Housing Units153
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,430 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute15 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ten Sleep was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.