Washakie County, Wyoming
Among the top 2% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 2% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 6% for airport distance
Washakie County is a county in Wyoming with about 7,725 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, estimated total tax burden, and summer humidity. It rates lower on comfortable days and airport distance.
Official websitewashakiecounty.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.3 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 32% of US counties
Home Value$194k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$689better than 82% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax5.44%better than 95% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden3.92%better than 98% of US counties
Unemployment1.8%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation10.5 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.8 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days271 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Summer Humidity45°Fbetter than 96% of US counties
Comfortable Days44 daysbetter than 8% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.4better than 74% of US counties
School Quality98.6better than 91% of US counties
Violent Crime760/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Crime425/100kbetter than 77% of US counties
Community
Population7,72517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1088th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6788th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.6%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.3%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time11 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance299 mibetter than 6% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 65% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washakie County an affordable place to live?
- Washakie County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 32% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washakie County?
- The median home value in Washakie County is $194k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washakie County?
- Median household income in Washakie County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washakie County?
- Median gross rent in Washakie County is $689 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washakie County safe?
- Washakie County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 760/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 425/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washakie County?
- Washakie County averages 72°F in July and 20°F in January, with 10.5 in of annual precipitation and about 271 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washakie County?
- Public-school quality in Washakie County is above average, scoring better than 91% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washakie County?
- The average one-way commute in Washakie County is 11 min.
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Data sources
- 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)