At a Glance
Median Income
$67,125
$36,253 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
Zillow: $183,130
Median Rent
$812/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Wyoming Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wyoming's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wyoming a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wyoming residents earn a median household income of $67,125 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,253. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wyoming is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,130. Median rent is $812/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
18.5% of adults in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population529
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,080/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$36,253
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$858M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$812
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$183,130
Housing Units291
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation816 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wyoming was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.