What are the schools like in Cody, WY?

Cody is served primarily by Park County School District # 6. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Cody?

The median household income in Cody, WY is $67,764 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Cody, WY?

Cody has an average high temperature of 37.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Cody, WY affordable or expensive?

Cody's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cody is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $301,900 and the median rent is $964 per month.

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

Cody has a violent crime rate of 165.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 766.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cody, WY a Good Place to Live?

Cody is a small city of 10,081 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $67,764 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Cody stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Cody 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: 97.8

Cody's overall cost of living index is 97.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cody costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cody, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$301,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$964	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,764	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cody's violent crime rate is 165.0 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.0 /100k

Property Crime

766.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cody is served primarily by Park County School District # 6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cody, WY	National Avg
School District	Park County School District # 6	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cody sees average highs of 37.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 45.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cody, WY
Average High — January	37.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	45.0"

Demographics

Metric	Cody, WY	National Avg
Population	10,081	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ralston, WY 15 mi Powell, WY 22 mi Garland, WY 27 mi Meeteetse, WY 27 mi Burlington, WY 31 mi

ZIP Codes in Cody

Cody, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82414

Cody vs Other Cities

Cody, WY vs Ralston, WY Cody, WY vs Powell, WY Cody, WY vs Garland, WY Cody, WY vs Meeteetse, WY Cody, WY vs Burlington, WY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody, WY affordable or expensive?

Cody's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cody roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $301,900 and median rent is $964/month.

What is the crime rate in Cody, WY?

Cody's violent crime rate is 165.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 766.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cody?

Public schools in Cody are operated by Park County School District # 6. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cody, WY a good place to live?

Cody, WY has a population of 10,081, a median household income of $67,764, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Cody?

Cody averages 37.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 45.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cody?

Cody, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82414.

What is the population of Cody?

The population of Cody, Wyoming is 10,081 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cody?

Key numbers for living in Cody: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $301,900, median household income $67,764, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cody side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.