At a Glance
Median Income
$57,969
$32,753 per capita
Home Value
$105,700
Zillow: $130,925
Median Rent
$686/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.0% 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+
3.7 / 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 $57,969 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,753. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wyoming is $105,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,925. Median rent is $686/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
20.6% of adults in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,532
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,802/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,969
Per Capita$32,753
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,700
Rent$686
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$130,925
Housing Units784
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation703 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wyoming was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.