Carbon County

WY · Pop. 91,220 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Carbon County is a suburban county in WY with a population of approximately 91,220.

$/Acre: $1,782

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax4.06%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$65,803

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,782

Median Home Price$219K

Acres for Sale1567

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall20 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,703 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K321

Property Crime /100K226

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate