Niobrara County

WY · Pop. 97,539 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Niobrara County is a mixed county in WY with a population of approximately 97,539.

$/Acre: $2,938

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 116 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 193.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax5.62%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$82,704

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,938

Median Home Price$226K

Acres for Sale117

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season116 days

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,675 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)113 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K237

Property Crime /100K154

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak