Washakie County

WY · Pop. 138,967 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Washakie County is a mixed county in WY with a population of approximately 138,967.

$/Acre: $2,556

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 173.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax5.24%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$39,761

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,556

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale1094

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,040 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K175

Property Crime /100K166

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak