What are the schools like in Carpenter, WY?

Carpenter is served primarily by Laramie County School District #2. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Carpenter?

The median household income in Carpenter, WY is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Carpenter, WY?

Carpenter has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Carpenter, WY?

Carpenter has a violent crime rate of 267.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2290.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carpenter, WY a Good Place to Live?

Carpenter is a small town of 172 in Wyoming, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Carpenter stands out for solid school ratings (A).

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Carpenter metro area.

Metric	Carpenter, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Carpenter's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.3 /100k

Property Crime

2290.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Carpenter is served primarily by Laramie County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carpenter, WY	National Avg
School District	Laramie County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carpenter sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carpenter, WY
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	15.3"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Carpenter, WY	National Avg
Population	172	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burns, WY 10 mi Hillsdale, WY 13 mi Grover, CO 14 mi Pine Bluffs, WY 18 mi Fox Farm-College, WY 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Carpenter

Carpenter, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82054

Carpenter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carpenter, WY affordable or expensive?

Carpenter has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Carpenter, WY?

Carpenter's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2290.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carpenter?

Public schools in Carpenter are operated by Laramie County School District #2. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carpenter, WY a good place to live?

Carpenter, WY has a population of 172, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Carpenter?

Carpenter averages 40.1°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carpenter?

Carpenter, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82054.

What is the population of Carpenter?

The population of Carpenter, Wyoming is 172 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carpenter?

Key numbers for living in Carpenter: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carpenter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.