Centennial is a small town of 345 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $97,589
.
Strengths:
Centennial stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Centennial is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Centennial 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 Centennial metro area.
Metric
Centennial, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$571,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$97,589
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Centennial's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
133.7 /100k
Property Crime
1095.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Centennial is served primarily by Albany County School District #1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Centennial, WY
National Avg
School District
Albany County School District #1
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Elementary Schools
12
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
78.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Centennial sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 76.5°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 97.6 inches of snow per year.
Centennial has a median home value of $571,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $97,589.
Centennial's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1095.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Centennial are operated by Albany County School District #1.
The district has 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 78.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Centennial, WY has a population of 345, a median household income of $97,589, 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.
Centennial averages 34.0°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 97.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Centennial, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82055.
The population of Centennial, Wyoming is 345 with a median age of 63.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Centennial: median home $571,800, median household income $97,589, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centennial side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
