What are the schools like in Douglas, WY?

Douglas is served primarily by Converse County School District #1. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Douglas?

The median household income in Douglas, WY is $79,322 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Douglas, WY?

Douglas has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Douglas, WY affordable or expensive?

Douglas's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Douglas is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $231,200 and the median rent is $877 per month.

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

Douglas has a violent crime rate of 61.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 911.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Douglas, WY a Good Place to Live?

Douglas is a small town of 6,356 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $79,322 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Douglas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Douglas 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: 95.7

Douglas's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Douglas costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Douglas, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$231,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$877	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,322	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Douglas's violent crime rate is 61.8 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.8 /100k

Property Crime

911.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Douglas is served primarily by Converse County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Douglas, WY	National Avg
School District	Converse County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Douglas sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation and 59.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Douglas, WY
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	14.5"
Annual Snowfall	59.0"

Demographics

Metric	Douglas, WY	National Avg
Population	6,356	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orin, WY 13 mi Lost Springs, WY 24 mi Esterbrook, WY 24 mi Glenrock, WY 25 mi Rolling Hills, WY 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Douglas

Douglas, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82633

Douglas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas, WY affordable or expensive?

Douglas's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Douglas roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $231,200 and median rent is $877/month.

What is the crime rate in Douglas, WY?

Douglas's violent crime rate is 61.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 911.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Douglas?

Public schools in Douglas are operated by Converse County School District #1. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Douglas, WY a good place to live?

Douglas, WY has a population of 6,356, a median household income of $79,322, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Douglas?

Douglas averages 39.0°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches with about 59.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Douglas?

Douglas, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82633.

What is the population of Douglas?

The population of Douglas, Wyoming is 6,356 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Douglas?

Key numbers for living in Douglas: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $231,200, median household income $79,322, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Douglas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.