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Basin, WY

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Basin, WY

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 16
Population1,304
Foreign Born1.3%
Population Density552people per mi²
Median Age39.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
C
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

68/100

32% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Basin, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$27k
Comfortable $28k$41k
Luxury $71k+$111k+
Elite (Top 5%) $84k+$130k+
Affordability Ratio

146%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

C-
Hood Index scan area
Balanced Mix42%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
1
Positive
2
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

6 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

3.7mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

318.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Basin, WY

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 1.7 mi
Camping1Nearest 35.5 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$60k+7.7%
20% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$540k
18% below US avg
College Educated
21.3%
39% below US avg
WFH
3.9%
73% below US avg
Homeownership
76.7%
17% above US avg
Median Home
$144k
49% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−9.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−1.6%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.21 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.8%
Burglary
1.33 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.93 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Basin, Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A-
Good7.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (800% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season158 days196 frost-free
Annual Rainfall9.2"
Elevation3,907 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1739 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak552/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B+
FairInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Landslide, Earthquake, Tornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 319 mi · coast 739 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$8.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:27:52.000Z

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