Shoshoni is a small town of 640 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $39,485
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shoshoni stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Shoshoni is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shoshoni 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: 89.2
Shoshoni's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shoshoni costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shoshoni, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,485
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shoshoni's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
216.5 /100k
Property Crime
1113.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shoshoni is served primarily by Fremont County School District #24.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shoshoni, WY
National Avg
School District
Fremont County School District #24
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shoshoni sees average highs of 27.9°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.5 inches of snow per year.
Shoshoni's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shoshoni roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,200 and median rent is $738/month.
Shoshoni's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1113.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shoshoni are operated by Fremont County School District #24.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shoshoni, WY has a population of 640, a median household income of $39,485, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Shoshoni averages 27.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches
with about 17.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shoshoni, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82649.
The population of Shoshoni, Wyoming is 640 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shoshoni: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $81,200, median household income $39,485, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shoshoni side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
