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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 32
Population579,761
Foreign Born2.0%
Population Density6people per mi²
Median Age38.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2000, this state's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in 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 measures an area by evaluating factors like cost of living, nearby amenities, country club access, airport proximity, socioeconomic signals and neighborhood character. For large states, this is a general average — quality of life can vary dramatically between metro areas, suburbs, and rural communities within the same state.

Cost of Living

90/100

10% below national average

A+
Affordability Ratio

92%

The Real Cost of Living in Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $55k$81k
Luxury $129k+$200k+
Elite (Top 5%) $152k+$235k+

Economics

Overall Economy Grade
B
Good

Solid upper-middle-class performance. The area runs slightly ahead of national economic benchmarks.

Median HHI
$75k+3.2%
Equal to US avg
Avg Net Worth
$693k
6% above US avg
WFH
8.5%
41% below US avg
Homeownership
71.9%
10% above US avg
Median Home
$285k
1% above US avg
Avg HH Debt
$19k
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate
10.7%
7% below US avg
Public Assistance
5.8%
50% below US avg
Unemployment
3.7%
Equal to US avg
Median Rent
$968
17% 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 Residents57% below US avg
Robbery
0.09 / 1k Residents87% below US avg
Aggravated Assault
1.21 / 1k Residents55% below US avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.8%
Burglary
1.33 / 1k Residents51% below US avg
Larceny-Theft
7.93 / 1k Residents43% below US avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.75 / 1k Residents73% below US avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative
State Legislature of Wyoming
Wyoming Senate2D · 29R
Wyoming House6D · 56R
Presidential Voting Trends for Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

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 Season115 daysstatewide average
Annual Rainfall15.2"statewide average
Elevation7,005 ftstatewide average

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.

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* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T01:55:15.000Z

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