Meeteetse is a small town of 665 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $40,603
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Meeteetse 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 Meeteetse is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Meeteetse 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: 92.5
Meeteetse's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Meeteetse costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Meeteetse, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$159,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$733
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,603
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Meeteetse's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
198.7 /100k
Property Crime
760.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Meeteetse is served primarily by Park County School District #16.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Meeteetse, WY
National Avg
School District
Park County School District #16
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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
5.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Meeteetse sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 77.3°F in July,
with 13.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 72.1 inches of snow per year.
Meeteetse's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Meeteetse roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $159,700 and median rent is $733/month.
Meeteetse's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 760.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Meeteetse are operated by Park County School District #16.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Meeteetse, WY has a population of 665, a median household income of $40,603, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Meeteetse averages 34.1°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.8 inches
with about 72.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Meeteetse, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82433.
The population of Meeteetse, Wyoming is 665 with a median age of 61.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Meeteetse: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $159,700, median household income $40,603, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meeteetse side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
