At a Glance
Median Income
$67,813
$28,973 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.3% smoking rate
How Wamsutter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wamsutter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wamsutter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wamsutter residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,973. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,732 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Wamsutter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wamsutter has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population206
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born21.4%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$28,973
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$4,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$189,147
Housing Units193
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,712 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Wamsutter was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
21.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.