What are the schools like in Kaycee, WY?

Kaycee is served primarily by Johnson County School District #1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Kaycee?

The median household income in Kaycee, WY is $47,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Kaycee, WY?

Kaycee has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Kaycee, WY affordable or expensive?

Kaycee's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kaycee is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,000 and the median rent is $1,347 per month.

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

Kaycee has a violent crime rate of 82.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 888.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kaycee, WY a Good Place to Live?

Kaycee is a small town of 268 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $47,750 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Kaycee 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: 95.9

Kaycee's overall cost of living index is 95.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kaycee costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kaycee, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,347	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kaycee's violent crime rate is 82.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.9 /100k

Property Crime

888.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kaycee is served primarily by Johnson County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kaycee, WY	National Avg
School District	Johnson County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kaycee sees average highs of 37.2°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 11.9 inches of annual precipitation and 40.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kaycee, WY
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	11.9"
Annual Snowfall	40.7"

Demographics

Metric	Kaycee, WY	National Avg
Population	268	—
Median Age	52.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	35.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Midwest, WY 27 mi Edgerton, WY 28 mi Buffalo, WY 44 mi Ten Sleep, WY 46 mi Antelope Hills, WY 46 mi

ZIP Codes in Kaycee

Kaycee, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82639

Kaycee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaycee, WY affordable or expensive?

Kaycee's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kaycee roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $120,000 and median rent is $1,347/month.

What is the crime rate in Kaycee, WY?

Kaycee's violent crime rate is 82.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 888.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kaycee?

Public schools in Kaycee are operated by Johnson County School District #1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kaycee, WY a good place to live?

Kaycee, WY has a population of 268, a median household income of $47,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Kaycee?

Kaycee averages 37.2°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.9 inches with about 40.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kaycee?

Kaycee, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82639.

What is the population of Kaycee?

The population of Kaycee, Wyoming is 268 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kaycee?

Key numbers for living in Kaycee: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $120,000, median household income $47,750, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kaycee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.