What are the schools like in Pine Bluffs, WY?

Pine Bluffs is served primarily by Laramie County School District #2. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Pine Bluffs?

The median household income in Pine Bluffs, WY is $62,766 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Pine Bluffs, WY?

Pine Bluffs has an average high temperature of 41.4°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Pine Bluffs, WY affordable or expensive?

Pine Bluffs's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pine Bluffs is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $304,300 and the median rent is $695 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pine Bluffs, WY?

Pine Bluffs has a violent crime rate of 267.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2290.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pine Bluffs, WY a Good Place to Live?

Pine Bluffs is a small town of 1,363 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $62,766 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Pine Bluffs stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Pine Bluffs 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: 95.2

Pine Bluffs's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pine Bluffs costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pine Bluffs, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$304,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$695	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,766	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pine Bluffs's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.3 /100k

Property Crime

2290.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pine Bluffs is served primarily by Laramie County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pine Bluffs, WY	National Avg
School District	Laramie County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pine Bluffs sees average highs of 41.4°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 16.3 inches of annual precipitation and 41.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pine Bluffs, WY
Average High — January	41.4°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	16.3"
Annual Snowfall	41.4"

Demographics

Metric	Pine Bluffs, WY	National Avg
Population	1,363	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bushnell, NE 10 mi Burns, WY 15 mi Albin, WY 16 mi Carpenter, WY 18 mi Hillsdale, WY 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Pine Bluffs

Pine Bluffs, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82082

Pine Bluffs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Bluffs, WY affordable or expensive?

Pine Bluffs's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pine Bluffs roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $304,300 and median rent is $695/month.

What is the crime rate in Pine Bluffs, WY?

Pine Bluffs's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2290.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pine Bluffs?

Public schools in Pine Bluffs are operated by Laramie County School District #2. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pine Bluffs, WY a good place to live?

Pine Bluffs, WY has a population of 1,363, a median household income of $62,766, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 Pine Bluffs?

Pine Bluffs averages 41.4°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.3 inches with about 41.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pine Bluffs?

Pine Bluffs, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82082.

What is the population of Pine Bluffs?

The population of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming is 1,363 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pine Bluffs?

Key numbers for living in Pine Bluffs: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $304,300, median household income $62,766, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Bluffs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.