Albany County

WY · Pop. 86,386 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Albany County is a mixed county in WY with a population of approximately 86,386.

$/Acre: $3,784

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 93 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 229.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax4.45%

Cost of Living Index99.2

Median Household Income$80,964

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,784

Median Home Price$356K

Acres for Sale4679

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season93 days

Annual Rainfall13 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,005 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K282

Property Crime /100K200

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak