What are the schools like in Wyoming, IL?

Wyoming is served primarily by Stark County CUSD 100. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wyoming?

The median household income in Wyoming, IL is $55,804 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Wyoming, IL?

Wyoming has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.5 inches.

Wyoming, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wyoming, IL affordable or expensive?

Wyoming's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wyoming is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,600 and the median rent is $633 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wyoming, IL?

Crime rate data for Wyoming is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wyoming, IL a Good Place to Live?

Wyoming is a small town of 1,583 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,804 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Wyoming stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wyoming is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wyoming city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Wyoming's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wyoming costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wyoming, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$633	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,804	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wyoming is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Wyoming is served primarily by Stark County CUSD 100. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wyoming, IL	National Avg
School District	Stark County CUSD 100	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wyoming sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 22.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wyoming, IL
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	22.5"

Demographics

Metric	Wyoming, IL	National Avg
Population	1,583	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Toulon, IL 5 mi Princeville, IL 9 mi Bradford, IL 10 mi La Fayette, IL 11 mi Kewanee, IL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Wyoming

Wyoming, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61491

Wyoming vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wyoming, IL affordable or expensive?

Wyoming's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wyoming roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,600 and median rent is $633/month.

What is the crime rate in Wyoming, IL?

Crime data for Wyoming is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wyoming?

Public schools in Wyoming are operated by Stark County CUSD 100. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wyoming, IL a good place to live?

Wyoming, IL has a population of 1,583, a median household income of $55,804, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wyoming?

Wyoming averages 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 22.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wyoming?

Wyoming, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61491.

What is the population of Wyoming?

The population of Wyoming, Illinois is 1,583 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wyoming?

Key numbers for living in Wyoming: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $96,600, median household income $55,804, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wyoming side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.