Ten Sleep is a small town of 236 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $37,500
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ten Sleep 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 Ten Sleep is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ten Sleep 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: 94.1
Ten Sleep's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ten Sleep costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ten Sleep, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$225,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ten Sleep's violent crime rate is 128.1 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
128.1 /100k
Property Crime
499.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ten Sleep is served primarily by Washakie County School District #2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ten Sleep, WY
National Avg
School District
Washakie County School District #2
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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
6.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ten Sleep sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 13.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.6 inches of snow per year.
Ten Sleep's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ten Sleep roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $225,000 and median rent is $725/month.
Ten Sleep's violent crime rate is 128.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 499.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ten Sleep are operated by Washakie County School District #2.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ten Sleep, WY has a population of 236, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Ten Sleep averages 36.8°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.3 inches
with about 51.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ten Sleep, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82442.
The population of Ten Sleep, Wyoming is 236 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ten Sleep: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $225,000, median household income $37,500, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ten Sleep side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
