Big Piney is a small town of 450 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $60,893
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Big Piney stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Big Piney is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Big Piney 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: 94.4
Big Piney's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Big Piney costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Big Piney, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Big Piney's violent crime rate is 61.0 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
61.0 /100k
Property Crime
345.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Big Piney is served primarily by Sublette County School District #9.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Big Piney, WY
National Avg
School District
Sublette County School District #9
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Big Piney sees average highs of 26.7°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 7.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.8 inches of snow per year.
Big Piney's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Big Piney roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Big Piney's violent crime rate is 61.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Big Piney are operated by Sublette County School District #9.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Big Piney, WY has a population of 450, a median household income of $60,893, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Big Piney averages 26.7°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.7 inches
with about 33.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Big Piney, Wyoming is 450 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Big Piney: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $187,500, median household income $60,893, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Big Piney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
