Big Horn County

WY · Pop. 75,622 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Big Horn County is a suburban county in WY with a population of approximately 75,622.

$/Acre: $965

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 93 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax4.99%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$66,170

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$965

Median Home Price$223K

Acres for Sale4034

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season93 days

Annual Rainfall17.4 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,542 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)394 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K303

Property Crime /100K416

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate