Albany County, Wyoming
Among the top 14% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 2% for summer humidity
- bottom 7% for annual snowfall
Albany County is a county in Wyoming with about 38,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, summer humidity, and sales tax. It rates lower on comfortable days and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.albany.wy.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.3 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 47% of US counties
Home Value$292k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$927better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 77% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax5.44%better than 95% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.87%better than 93% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)66°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation11.0 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall64.2 inbetter than 7% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 77% of US counties
Summer Humidity42°Fbetter than 98% of US counties
Comfortable Days45 daysbetter than 9% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.5better than 50% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality87.7better than 87% of US counties
Violent Crime1115/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Crime1314/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population37,52561st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age28.31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.9%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.7%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability7.5/20better than 82% of US counties
Airport Distance141 mibetter than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Albany County an affordable place to live?
- Albany County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Albany County?
- The median home value in Albany County is $292k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Albany County?
- Median household income in Albany County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Albany County?
- Median gross rent in Albany County is $927 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Albany County safe?
- Albany County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1115/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 1314/100k.
- What is the weather like in Albany County?
- Albany County averages 66°F in July and 24°F in January, with 11.0 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Albany County?
- Public-school quality in Albany County is above average, scoring better than 87% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Albany County?
- The average one-way commute in Albany County is 14 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)