What are the schools like in Lingle, WY?

Lingle is served primarily by Goshen County School District #1. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lingle?

The median household income in Lingle, WY is $70,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Lingle, WY?

Lingle has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lingle, WY affordable or expensive?

Lingle's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lingle is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,900 and the median rent is $819 per month.

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

Lingle has a violent crime rate of 249.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 878.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lingle, WY a Good Place to Live?

Lingle is a small town of 351 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $70,750 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Lingle 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 Lingle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lingle 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: 94.2

Lingle's overall cost of living index is 94.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lingle costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lingle, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$819	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lingle's violent crime rate is 249.8 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

249.8 /100k

Property Crime

878.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lingle is served primarily by Goshen County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lingle, WY	National Avg
School District	Goshen County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lingle sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 14.8 inches of annual precipitation and 31.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lingle, WY
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	14.8"
Annual Snowfall	31.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lingle, WY	National Avg
Population	351	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.2%	22.2%
65 and over	30.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Laramie, WY 10 mi Torrington, WY 10 mi Veteran, WY 12 mi Yoder, WY 16 mi Huntley, WY 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Lingle

Lingle, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82223

Lingle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lingle, WY affordable or expensive?

Lingle's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lingle roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,900 and median rent is $819/month.

What is the crime rate in Lingle, WY?

Lingle's violent crime rate is 249.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 878.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lingle?

Public schools in Lingle are operated by Goshen County School District #1. The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lingle, WY a good place to live?

Lingle, WY has a population of 351, a median household income of $70,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lingle?

Lingle averages 40.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.8 inches with about 31.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lingle?

Lingle, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82223.

What is the population of Lingle?

The population of Lingle, Wyoming is 351 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lingle?

Key numbers for living in Lingle: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $188,900, median household income $70,750, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lingle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.