Kemmerer is a small town of 2,640 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $71,284
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kemmerer 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 Kemmerer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kemmerer 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: 92.9
Kemmerer's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kemmerer costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kemmerer, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$757
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,284
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kemmerer's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
90.8 /100k
Property Crime
388.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kemmerer is served primarily by Lincoln County School District #1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kemmerer, WY
National Avg
School District
Lincoln County School District #1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kemmerer sees average highs of 31.0°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 9.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.7 inches of snow per year.
Kemmerer's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kemmerer roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,600 and median rent is $757/month.
Kemmerer's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 388.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kemmerer are operated by Lincoln County School District #1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kemmerer, WY has a population of 2,640, a median household income of $71,284, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Kemmerer averages 31.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.4 inches
with about 49.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kemmerer, WY is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 83101, 83116, 83121.
The population of Kemmerer, Wyoming is 2,640 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kemmerer: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $166,600, median household income $71,284, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kemmerer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
