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Torrington, WY

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Torrington, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 38
Population6,174
Foreign Born1.5%
Population Density1,501people per mi²
Median Age38.8 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
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

70/100

30% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Torrington, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $38k$55k
Luxury $96k+$150k+
Elite (Top 5%) $118k+$183k+
Affordability Ratio

96%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean80%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
10
Positive
14
Poor
2
Negative
4

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

3 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

154.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Torrington, WY

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0Nearest 19.2 mi
Camping8Nearest 21.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$53k-3.7%
29% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$516k
21% below US avg
College Educated
20.3%
42% below US avg
WFH
7.0%
51% below US avg
Homeownership
63.0%
4% below US avg
Median Home
$194k
31% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 81% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−26.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−26.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents89% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.77 / 1k Residents46% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.8%
Burglary
1.12 / 1k Residents15% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.58 / 1k Residents17% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.16 / 1k Residents79% below 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 Torrington, 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 Season162 days215 frost-free
Annual Rainfall14.1"
Elevation4,101 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+
Great1559 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,501/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B+
GoodInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Hail, Tornado, Wildfire
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 479 mi · coast 860 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$9.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAurora386k people are 165 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital72 miCheyenne, WY
Nearest Prison2.9 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T19:46:50.000Z

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