What are the schools like in Carter, WY?

Carter is served primarily by Uinta County School District #4. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Carter?

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

What is the weather like in Carter, WY?

Carter has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.8 inches.

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

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

Carter has a violent crime rate of 267.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1191.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carter, WY a Good Place to Live?

Carter is a small town of 0 in Wyoming, with a median household income of N/A .

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

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

All Carter 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 Carter metro area.

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

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Carter's violent crime rate is 267.0 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.0 /100k

Property Crime

1191.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carter is served primarily by Uinta County School District #4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carter, WY	National Avg
School District	Uinta County School District #4	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carter sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 63.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carter, WY
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	63.8"

Demographics

Metric	Carter, WY	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Bridger, WY 9 mi Urie, WY 10 mi Lyman, WY 10 mi Mountain View, WY 13 mi Robertson, WY 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Carter

Carter, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82939

Carter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter, WY affordable or expensive?

Carter 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 Carter, WY?

Carter's violent crime rate is 267.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1191.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carter?

Public schools in Carter are operated by Uinta County School District #4. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. N/A of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carter, WY a good place to live?

Carter, WY has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Carter?

Carter averages 32.0°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 63.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carter?

Carter, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82939.

What is the population of Carter?

The population of Carter, Wyoming is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carter?

Key numbers for living in Carter: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.