Best overall
Weston County
Overall score 80
Economy 75.1 / Affordability 78.5
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Best Counties to Live in Wyoming
Compare counties in Wyoming by affordability, schools, safety, taxes, economy, home values, and quality-of-life tradeoffs.
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Best for families
Washakie County
Family score 84.1
Schools 94.9 / Safety 92.8
Best value
Weston County
Value score 81.9
Affordability 78.5 / Taxes 79.7
Most affordable
Weston County
Affordability 78.5
Typical home $243,413
Best schools
Sheridan County
Schools 99.3
Safety 97.9 / Economy 73.9
Safest
Weston County
Safety 99.4
Schools 72.9 / Peace 83.3
Low taxes
Lincoln County
Taxes 92.2
Affordability 26.6 / Typical home $500,340
Peace & quiet
Albany County
Peace & Quiet 97.4
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Top counties by category
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Best overall counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Weston County
Typical home $243,413
80
Overall
- 2Hot Springs County
Typical home $237,431
75.1
Overall
- 3Washakie County
Typical home $266,177
74.5
Overall
- 4Uinta County
Typical home $327,807
74.1
Overall
- 5Campbell County
Typical home $330,209
73.7
Overall
Best counties for families in Wyoming
View full- 1Washakie County
Typical home $266,177
84.1
Family
- 2Hot Springs County
Typical home $237,431
83.1
Family
- 3Weston County
Typical home $243,413
82.1
Family
- 4Big Horn County
Typical home $282,959
81.2
Family
- 5Sheridan County
Typical home $437,526
80.8
Family
Best value counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Weston County
Typical home $243,413
81.9
Value
- 2Carbon County
Typical home $203,467
76.4
Value
- 3Niobrara County
Typical home $195,665
76.3
Value
- 4Campbell County
Typical home $330,209
75.4
Value
- 5Converse County
Typical home $304,427
75.0
Value
Most affordable counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Weston County
Typical home $243,413
78.5
Afford.
- 2Carbon County
Typical home $203,467
71.2
Afford.
- 3Niobrara County
Typical home $195,665
68.3
Afford.
- 4Campbell County
Typical home $330,209
63.2
Afford.
- 5Sweetwater County
Typical home $287,356
60.8
Afford.
Best school counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Sheridan County
Typical home $437,526
99.3
Schools
- 2Park County
Typical home $437,360
98.5
Schools
- 3Lincoln County
Typical home $500,340
98.2
Schools
- 4Albany County
Typical home $371,017
97.4
Schools
- 5Washakie County
Typical home $266,177
94.9
Schools
Lowest tax-score counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Lincoln County
Typical home $500,340
92.2
Taxes
- 2Sublette County
Typical home $444,539
89.4
Taxes
- 3Crook County
Typical home $425,269
89.1
Taxes
- 4Big Horn County
Typical home $282,959
87.5
Taxes
- 5Campbell County
Typical home $330,209
85.6
Taxes
Quietest counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Albany County
Typical home $371,017
97.4
Quiet
- 2Washakie County
Typical home $266,177
96.7
Quiet
- 3Goshen County
Typical home $245,640
96.6
Quiet
- 4Sheridan County
Typical home $437,526
96.3
Quiet
- 5Hot Springs County
Typical home $237,431
96.2
Quiet
Safest counties in Wyoming
View full- 1Weston County
Typical home $243,413
99.4
Safety
- 2Uinta County
Typical home $327,807
98.5
Safety
- 3Albany County
Typical home $371,017
98.4
Safety
- 4Sheridan County
Typical home $437,526
97.9
Safety
- 5Hot Springs County
Typical home $237,431
96.4
Safety
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How to choose a county in Wyoming
The best county in Wyoming depends on what you need most. Families may care more about schools and safety, budget-focused movers may care more about affordability and taxes, and quiet-living households may care more about density and peace & quiet. Large counties and rural counties can rank well for very different reasons, so use the county-size filter to compare places with similar scale.
Best for different needs
Best overall counties in Wyoming
For best overall counties in Wyoming, Weston County, Hot Springs County, and Washakie County stand out in this model because they combine several public-data signals instead of winning on only one category.
View this rankingBest counties for families in Wyoming
For families, Washakie County, Hot Springs County, and Weston County score well in the family blend of schools, safety, affordability, taxes, economy, and peace & quiet.
View this rankingMost affordable counties in Wyoming
For affordability-focused movers, Weston County, Carbon County, and Niobrara County may appeal because they score well on housing and income tradeoff signals in the current model.
View this rankingBest school counties in Wyoming
For school-first households, Sheridan County, Park County, and Lincoln County lead the current school score, though families should still compare district-level details.
View this rankingBest low-tax counties in Wyoming
For lower tax-pressure searches, Lincoln County, Sublette County, and Crook County score well on the tax model, but buyers should still check local property taxes and carrying costs.
View this rankingBest quiet counties in Wyoming
For quieter-living searches, Albany County, Washakie County, and Goshen County stand out on peace & quiet signals such as density and built-environment indicators.
View this rankingWhat to watch before moving to Wyoming
Compare county scale carefully in Wyoming; large metro counties and rural counties can rank well for very different reasons.
Check town-level housing costs, commute patterns, school districts, and local services before making a final move decision.
Frequently asked questions about the best counties in Wyoming
What is the best county to live in Wyoming?
The best county depends on your priorities. In this ranking model, Weston County currently scores highest overall, but families, budget-focused movers, and quiet-living households may prefer different counties.
What is the best county in Wyoming for families?
Based on the family ranking blend of schools, safety, affordability, taxes, economy, and peace & quiet, Washakie County stands out in this model.
What is the most affordable county in Wyoming?
Weston County scores highly on affordability in this model, but buyers should still compare home prices, taxes, insurance, commute costs, and local job access.
How should I compare large and small counties?
Use the county-size filter. Large metro counties and small rural counties can rank well for very different reasons, so comparing similar county sizes usually gives a more realistic shortlist.
Are these rankings based on reviews?
No. These rankings use public-data signals such as affordability, schools, safety, taxes, economy, home values, and peace & quiet. Local reviews and personal visits should still be part of a final decision.
Which Wyoming counties score well for schools or taxes?
Sheridan County currently leads the school-score view, while Lincoln County stands out on the tax-score view. Use the rankings presets to compare those priorities separately.
All Wyoming counties
Showing all 23 Wyoming counties ranked by the default generated overall score.
| Rank | County | Overall | Economy | Afford. | Schools | Safety | Taxes | Peace & Quiet | Typical home | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston County FIPS 56045 | 80 | 75.1 | 78.5 | 72.9 | 99.4 | 79.7 | 83.3 | $243,413 | $89,509 |
| 2 | Hot Springs County FIPS 56017 | 75.1 | 61.4 | 59.8 | 86.4 | 96.4 | 82.4 | 96.2 | $237,431 | $61,250 |
| 3 | Washakie County FIPS 56043 | 74.5 | 59.4 | 55 | 94.9 | 92.8 | 81.8 | 96.7 | $266,177 | $65,714 |
| 4 | Uinta County FIPS 56041 | 74.1 | 65 | 55.3 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 91.7 | $327,807 | $82,980 |
| 5 | Campbell County FIPS 56005 | 73.7 | 65.3 | 63.2 | 77.7 | 85.4 | 85.6 | 92.5 | $330,209 | $89,869 |
| 6 | Lincoln County FIPS 56023 | 73.7 | 83.5 | 26.6 | 98.2 | 86.8 | 92.2 | 86.8 | $500,340 | $89,330 |
| 7 | Converse County FIPS 56009 | 73.3 | 67.7 | 60.5 | 72.3 | 93.5 | 81.9 | 91.4 | $304,427 | $81,558 |
| 8 | Crook County FIPS 56011 | 72.2 | 78.1 | 32.5 | 86.6 | 94 | 89.1 | 85.2 | $425,269 | $79,637 |
| 9 | Big Horn County FIPS 56003 | 71.8 | 57.1 | 47.9 | 89.2 | 96 | 87.5 | 91.7 | $282,959 | $62,101 |
| 10 | Sheridan County FIPS 56033 | 71.1 | 73.9 | 21.9 | 99.3 | 97.9 | 77.6 | 96.3 | $437,526 | $71,388 |
| 11 | Park County FIPS 56029 | 70 | 68.5 | 27.2 | 98.5 | 93 | 76.4 | 96 | $437,360 | $73,035 |
| 12 | Natrona County FIPS 56025 | 69.5 | 61.5 | 53.4 | 70.8 | 92.2 | 80.4 | 94.3 | $308,480 | $72,156 |
| 13 | Sublette County FIPS 56035 | 69.3 | 63.4 | 30.2 | 93.1 | 94.9 | 89.4 | 81.2 | $444,539 | $83,597 |
| 14 | Albany County FIPS 56001 | 69 | 66.5 | 22.7 | 97.4 | 98.4 | 76.2 | 97.4 | $371,017 | $61,917 |
| 15 | Goshen County FIPS 56015 | 67.8 | 49.2 | 57 | 74.8 | 91.7 | 77.5 | 96.6 | $245,640 | $58,929 |
| 16 | Laramie County FIPS 56021 | 67.8 | 69.1 | 41.7 | 74 | 83.4 | 80.4 | 95.4 | $388,727 | $80,173 |
| 17 | Platte County FIPS 56031 | 67.3 | 50.4 | 57.2 | 67.5 | 95.6 | 78.4 | 93.4 | $270,426 | $67,718 |
| 18 | Carbon County FIPS 56007 | 66.4 | 59 | 71.2 | 37.4 | 93.8 | 78.5 | 89.5 | $203,467 | $70,511 |
| 19 | Sweetwater County FIPS 56037 | 66.4 | 52 | 60.8 | 56.3 | 94.7 | 81.4 | 91.4 | $287,356 | $75,034 |
| 20 | Niobrara County FIPS 56027 | 66 | 62.7 | 68.3 | 37.1 | 85.4 | 83.1 | 94.5 | $195,665 | $64,113 |
| 21 | Johnson County FIPS 56019 | 64.9 | 68.4 | 23.5 | 75.6 | 92.7 | 81.8 | 94 | $413,646 | $64,871 |
| 22 | Teton County FIPS 56039 | 63.6 | 95.4 | 5.2 | 94.9 | 52.6 | 71.6 | 88.9 | $2,176,301 | $124,172 |
| 23 | Fremont County FIPS 56013 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 42.6 | 35.2 | 93.3 | 79 | 94.2 | $317,913 | $64,904 |