At a Glance
Median Income
$72,163
$34,320 per capita
Home Value
$203,900
Zillow: $292,287
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
478/100K
2,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.9% 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
3.2 / 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 $72,163 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,320. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wyoming is $203,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,287. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Wyoming reports 478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,172/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population76,865
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density3,107/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,163
Per Capita$34,320
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,900
Rent$1,141
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$292,287
Housing Units30,161
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent478/100K
Property2,172/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault346/100K
Burglary272/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation676 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Wyoming was founded in 1959.
The median home in Wyoming was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.