What are the schools like in Wright, WY?

Wright is served primarily by Campbell County School District #1. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Wright?

The median household income in Wright, WY is $88,150 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Wright, WY?

Wright has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 58.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Wright, WY affordable or expensive?

Wright's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wright is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $220,300 and the median rent is $1,015 per month.

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

Wright has a violent crime rate of 192.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1327.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wright, WY a Good Place to Live?

Wright is a small town of 1,509 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $88,150 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

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

All Wright 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: 96.7

Wright's overall cost of living index is 96.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wright costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wright, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,015	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,150	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wright's violent crime rate is 192.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

192.1 /100k

Property Crime

1327.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wright is served primarily by Campbell County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wright, WY	National Avg
School District	Campbell County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wright sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 13.9 inches of annual precipitation and 58.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wright, WY
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	13.9"
Annual Snowfall	58.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wright, WY	National Avg
Population	1,509	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sleepy Hollow, WY 34 mi Gillette, WY 36 mi Edgerton, WY 44 mi Moorcroft, WY 45 mi Midwest, WY 46 mi

ZIP Codes in Wright

Wright, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82732

Wright vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wright, WY affordable or expensive?

Wright's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wright roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $220,300 and median rent is $1,015/month.

What is the crime rate in Wright, WY?

Wright's violent crime rate is 192.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1327.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wright?

Public schools in Wright are operated by Campbell County School District #1. The district has 17 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wright, WY a good place to live?

Wright, WY has a population of 1,509, a median household income of $88,150, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Wright?

Wright averages 34.4°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.9 inches with about 58.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wright?

Wright, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82732.

What is the population of Wright?

The population of Wright, Wyoming is 1,509 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wright?

Key numbers for living in Wright: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $220,300, median household income $88,150, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wright side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.