Crook County
WY · Pop. 7,339 · Rural County
Crook County is a rural county in Wyoming, spanning 2,854 square miles with 7,339 residents at a density of 2.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $277,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 124-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.5°F and average winter lows of 12.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 17.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Crook County Medical Services District is 15.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 73% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, haylage, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 2.6 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 6.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 124-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 17.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 73% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- Average winter lows of 12.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Crook County, WY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 40/100
- Median home price
- $277k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 124 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 17.6"
- Broadband
- 73%
- Nearest hospital
- Crook County Medical Services District, 15.7 mi
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Homesteading in Crook County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crook County?
- Crook County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 124-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.5°F, and average winter lows of 12.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $277,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 73% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Crook County Medical Services District is 15.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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