Laramie County

WY · Pop. 76,536 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Laramie County is a suburban county in WY with a population of approximately 76,536.

$/Acre: $1,180

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 81 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 62.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax4.02%

Cost of Living Index91.7

Median Household Income$66,854

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,180

Median Home Price$322K

Acres for Sale82

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season81 days

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,220 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K189

Property Crime /100K210

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate