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Wright, WY

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Wright, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population1,400
Foreign Born15.6%
Population Density461people per mi²
Median Age37.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
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

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Wright, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$43k
Comfortable $48k$70k
Luxury $156k+$241k+
Affordability Ratio

123%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
1
Positive
3
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

DEN — Denver International

271.9mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 0.5 mi
Camping0 
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
$86k-2.3%
15% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$664k
1% above US avg
College Educated
8.5%
76% below US avg
WFH
5.4%
62% below US avg
Homeownership
84.0%
28% above US avg
Median Home
$219k
22% 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 Wright, 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 Season144 days197 frost-free
Annual Rainfall14.6"
Elevation4,944 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+
Great1615 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair461/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C
WeakCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Hail, Wildfire, Tornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 362 mi · coast 880 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:30:04.000Z

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