What are the schools like in Worland, WY?

Worland is served primarily by Washakie County School District #1. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Worland?

The median household income in Worland, WY is $59,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Worland, WY?

Worland has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Worland, WY affordable or expensive?

Worland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Worland is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,700 and the median rent is $672 per month.

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

Worland has a violent crime rate of 104.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 667.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Worland, WY a Good Place to Live?

Worland is a small town of 4,812 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $59,679 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Worland 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 Worland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Worland 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: 92.3

Worland's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Worland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Worland, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$672	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Worland's violent crime rate is 104.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

104.3 /100k

Property Crime

667.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Worland is served primarily by Washakie County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Worland, WY	National Avg
School District	Washakie County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Worland sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation and 21.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Worland, WY
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	8.0"
Annual Snowfall	21.2"

Demographics

Metric	Worland, WY	National Avg
Population	4,812	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	8.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manderson, WY 17 mi Kirby, WY 19 mi Hyattville, WY 23 mi Lucerne, WY 24 mi Basin, WY 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Worland

Worland, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82401

Worland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worland, WY affordable or expensive?

Worland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Worland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,700 and median rent is $672/month.

What is the crime rate in Worland, WY?

Worland's violent crime rate is 104.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 667.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Worland?

Public schools in Worland are operated by Washakie County School District #1. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Worland, WY a good place to live?

Worland, WY has a population of 4,812, a median household income of $59,679, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Worland?

Worland averages 30.6°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches with about 21.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Worland?

Worland, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82401.

What is the population of Worland?

The population of Worland, Wyoming is 4,812 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Worland?

Key numbers for living in Worland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $178,700, median household income $59,679, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.