What are the schools like in Torrington, WY?

Torrington 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 Torrington?

The median household income in Torrington, WY is $55,434 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Torrington, WY?

Torrington has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Torrington, WY affordable or expensive?

Torrington's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Torrington is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,600 and the median rent is $742 per month.

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

Torrington has a violent crime rate of 496.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1057.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Torrington, WY a Good Place to Live?

Torrington is a small town of 6,161 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $55,434 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Torrington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Torrington 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: 93.2

Torrington's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Torrington costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Torrington, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$742	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,434	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Torrington's violent crime rate is 496.8 per 100,000 residents — 31% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

496.8 /100k

Property Crime

1057.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Torrington 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	Torrington, 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	19.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Torrington sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 17.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Torrington, WY
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.2"

Demographics

Metric	Torrington, WY	National Avg
Population	6,161	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Henry, NE 8 mi Huntley, WY 9 mi Lingle, WY 10 mi Yoder, WY 12 mi Lyman, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Torrington

Torrington, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82240

Torrington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Torrington, WY affordable or expensive?

Torrington's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Torrington roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $182,600 and median rent is $742/month.

What is the crime rate in Torrington, WY?

Torrington's violent crime rate is 496.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1057.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Torrington?

Public schools in Torrington 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. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Torrington, WY a good place to live?

Torrington, WY has a population of 6,161, a median household income of $55,434, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Torrington?

Torrington averages 41.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.1 inches with about 31.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Torrington?

Torrington, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82240.

What is the population of Torrington?

The population of Torrington, Wyoming is 6,161 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Torrington?

Key numbers for living in Torrington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $182,600, median household income $55,434, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Torrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.