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Jackson, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 49
Population10,746
Foreign Born14.7%
Population Density3,608people per mi²
Median Age35.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

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

276/100

176% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Jackson, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $32k$59k
Comfortable $166k$244k
Luxury $203k+$315k+
Elite (Top 5%) $286k+$443k+
Affordability Ratio

46%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
10
Poor
2
Negative
4

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

9 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

195.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Jackson, WY

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf0 
Camping9Nearest 12.8 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$113k+11.0%
50% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
114% above US avg
College Educated
55.0%
57% above US avg
WFH
10.0%
30% below US avg
Homeownership
45.9%
30% below US avg
Median Home
$1.2M
336% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 85% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+363.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+280.2%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.09 / 1k Residents11% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.22 / 1k Residents1% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+446.3%
Burglary
0.47 / 1k Residents65% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
4.32 / 1k Residents46% below 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 Jackson, 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 Season101 days147 frost-free
Annual Rainfall25.5"
Elevation6,175 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
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great765 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,608/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorAvalanche, Inland Flooding, Earthquake, Lightning, Wildfire
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 381 mi · coast 645 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$40.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:34:32.000Z

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