Platte County

WY · Pop. 42,445 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Platte County is a rural county in WY with a population of approximately 42,445.

$/Acre: $593
Property Tax: 0.61%
Growing Season: 99 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 24.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%
Local Sales Tax0.08%
Combined Sales Tax4.08%
Cost of Living Index89.6
Median Household Income$76,569
Poverty Rate22.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$593
Median Home Price$209K
Acres for Sale2744
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season99 days
Annual Rainfall14.7 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low13°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,397 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)116 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K467
Property Crime /100K638
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyStrong