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Torrington, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Goshen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,174 Population 1,629/sq mi density
$53,393 Median Income $31,098 per capita
$194,100 Home Value $226,878 Zillow
$816 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 715 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$194,100 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Torrington, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,393
29% below
$31,098 per capita
Home Value
$194,100
31% below
Zillow: $226,878
Median Rent
$816/mo
30% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
715/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Torrington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
69%
Rent
70%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Torrington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Torrington residents earn a median household income of $53,393 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,098. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Torrington is $194,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,878. Median rent is $816/month, with 30.9% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Torrington reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 715/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Torrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Torrington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population6,174
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,629/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,393
Per Capita$31,098
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,100
Rent$816
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$226,878
Housing Units2,679
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property715/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary119/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,718/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,102 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Torrington was founded in 1900.
The median home in Torrington was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.