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