What are the schools like in Glenrock, WY?

Glenrock is served primarily by Converse County School District #2. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Glenrock?

The median household income in Glenrock, WY is $64,797 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Glenrock, WY?

Glenrock has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Glenrock, WY affordable or expensive?

Glenrock's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glenrock is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,600 and the median rent is $945 per month.

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

Glenrock has a violent crime rate of 82.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 289.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glenrock, WY a Good Place to Live?

Glenrock is a small town of 2,863 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $64,797 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glenrock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glenrock 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: 95.8

Glenrock's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glenrock costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glenrock, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$945	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,797	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glenrock's violent crime rate is 82.6 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.6 /100k

Property Crime

289.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Glenrock is served primarily by Converse County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glenrock, WY	National Avg
School District	Converse County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glenrock sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 15.9 inches of annual precipitation and 59.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glenrock, WY
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	15.9"
Annual Snowfall	59.0"

Demographics

Metric	Glenrock, WY	National Avg
Population	2,863	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rolling Hills, WY 3 mi Meadow Acres, WY 12 mi Brookhurst, WY 19 mi Evansville, WY 21 mi Casper, WY 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Glenrock

Glenrock, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82637

Glenrock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenrock, WY affordable or expensive?

Glenrock's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glenrock roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $208,600 and median rent is $945/month.

What is the crime rate in Glenrock, WY?

Glenrock's violent crime rate is 82.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 289.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glenrock?

Public schools in Glenrock are operated by Converse County School District #2. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glenrock, WY a good place to live?

Glenrock, WY has a population of 2,863, a median household income of $64,797, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 Glenrock?

Glenrock averages 37.3°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.9 inches with about 59.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glenrock?

Glenrock, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82637.

What is the population of Glenrock?

The population of Glenrock, Wyoming is 2,863 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glenrock?

Key numbers for living in Glenrock: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $208,600, median household income $64,797, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glenrock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.