Fort Washakie is a small town of 1,481 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $40,000
and a 18.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Washakie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Washakie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Washakie 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: 88.7
Fort Washakie's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Washakie costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Washakie, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$454
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Washakie's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
216.5 /100k
Property Crime
1113.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Washakie is served primarily by Fremont County School District #21.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Washakie, WY
National Avg
School District
Fremont County School District #21
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Washakie sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 16.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 66.6 inches of snow per year.
Fort Washakie's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Washakie roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,700 and median rent is $454/month.
Fort Washakie's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1113.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Washakie are operated by Fremont County School District #21.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Washakie, WY has a population of 1,481, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 18.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Washakie averages 36.0°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.8 inches
with about 66.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Washakie, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82514.
The population of Fort Washakie, Wyoming is 1,481 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Washakie: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $160,700, median household income $40,000, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Washakie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
