Hudson is a small town of 463 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $52,750
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hudson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hudson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hudson 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: 92.6
Hudson's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hudson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hudson, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$197,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hudson'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
Metric
Hudson, WY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hudson sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 66.6 inches of snow per year.
Hudson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hudson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $197,600 and median rent is $650/month.
Hudson'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hudson, WY has a population of 463, a median household income of $52,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Hudson averages 32.8°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches
with about 66.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hudson, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82515.
The population of Hudson, Wyoming is 463 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hudson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $197,600, median household income $52,750, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hudson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
