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Worland, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,788 Population 1,043/sq mi density
$60,603 Median Income $33,930 per capita
$176,300 Home Value $248,784 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 716 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,603 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,300 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Worland, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,603
19% below
$33,930 per capita
Home Value
$176,300
37% below
Zillow: $248,784
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
58% below
716/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Worland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
63%
Rent
60%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Worland residents earn a median household income of $60,603 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,930. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Worland is $176,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,784. Median rent is $700/month, with 24.4% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Worland reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 716/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Worland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Worland has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population4,788
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,603
Per Capita$33,930
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,300
Rent$700
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$248,784
Housing Units2,468
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent159/100K
Property716/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary119/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,048 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute10 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Worland was founded in 1900.
The median home in Worland was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.