Best counties to retire to in Wyoming
Best counties to retire to in Wyoming
Buyers and sellers of real estate alike—when asked what the three most essential considerations about a property are—will nearly always reply "location, location, location." While this answer is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, it is often quite accurate, and this reply perhaps applies to retirees more than any other demographic. Settling down after a lifetime of working and possibly raising a family calls for the perfect location: a spot where you can enjoy life with as few concerns as possible.
When seniors aged 65 or older decide where they want to live out their golden years, they consider particular factors, such as the cost of living, government services, health care facilities, weather and overall climate, crime rate, outdoor recreational activities, eating establishments, cultural and entertainment opportunities, and more.
To find the best counties to retire to in Wyoming based on these criteria, Stacker compiled a list using 2025 rankings from Niche, which ranks counties based on cost of living, health care access, recreation, weather, and more. You can read more about Niche's methodology here.
While location is critical as retirees determine where to spend their senior years enjoying favorite activities, it's a unique decision based on many preferences and needs. Whether it be bustling downtowns or access to parks, affordable home prices or cultural amenities like museums, retirees seeking to settle in a permanent spot are sure to find a private paradise in any of these counties recommended by Niche because, in the end, there is no place like home—no matter the location.
Read on to discover the best counties to retire to in Wyoming.
#23. Niobrara County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C-), cost of living (C+), weather (C), outdoor activities (B-)
- Population: 2,415
- Median household income: $48,987
- Median home value: $194,200
- Top places to live: Lusk (C+)
#22. Hot Springs County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (B+), cost of living (C+), weather (C+), outdoor activities (B)
- Population: 4,618
- Median household income: $64,375
- Median home value: $214,400
- Top places to live: Thermopolis (B+), Lucerne (C+), East Thermopolis (C-)
#21. Albany County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (D+), cost of living (C-), weather (C+), outdoor activities (B)
- Population: 37,713
- Median household income: $59,881
- Median home value: $322,100
- Top places to live: Laramie (A-), Centennial (B+), Rock River (B+)
#20. Campbell County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (D+), cost of living (C+), weather (C), outdoor activities (C+)
- Population: 47,018
- Median household income: $95,253
- Median home value: $266,400
- Top places to live: Gillette (B-), Sleepy Hollow (C), Wright (C)
#19. Sweetwater County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (D+), cost of living (C+), weather (B-), outdoor activities (B-)
- Population: 41,786
- Median household income: $76,464
- Median home value: $242,900
- Top places to live: Green River (B+), Rock Springs (C+), North Rock Springs (C+)
#18. Sublette County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C-), cost of living (C), weather (C-), outdoor activities (B-)
- Population: 8,806
- Median household income: $82,791
- Median home value: $350,100
- Top places to live: Pinedale (B+), Big Piney (B-), Marbleton (C+)
#17. Crook County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C-), cost of living (C+), weather (C-), outdoor activities (C)
- Population: 7,339
- Median household income: $71,209
- Median home value: $276,800
- Top places to live: Hulett (B-), Sundance (C+), Moorcroft (C)
#16. Natrona County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C-), cost of living (C), weather (C), outdoor activities (C+)
- Population: 79,735
- Median household income: $71,247
- Median home value: $260,400
- Top places to live: Casper (B), Evansville (C+), Mills (C+)
#15. Lincoln County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C-), cost of living (C+), weather (C), outdoor activities (B+)
- Population: 20,158
- Median household income: $86,092
- Median home value: $334,500
- Top places to live: Kemmerer (A-), Afton (B+), Osmond (B+)
#14. Carbon County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C), cost of living (C+), weather (C), outdoor activities (C+)
- Population: 14,549
- Median household income: $66,721
- Median home value: $214,500
- Top places to live: Rawlins (B), Saratoga (B), Baggs (B)
#13. Converse County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C), cost of living (C+), weather (C), outdoor activities (B)
- Population: 13,759
- Median household income: $79,164
- Median home value: $269,700
- Top places to live: Douglas (B), Glenrock (B-), Rolling Hills (C+)
#12. Uinta County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C), cost of living (C+), weather (B), outdoor activities (B)
- Population: 20,605
- Median household income: $82,672
- Median home value: $255,400
- Top places to live: Evanston (B), Lyman (B), Mountain View (B-)
#11. Teton County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C), cost of living (D+), weather (C-), outdoor activities (B)
- Population: 23,358
- Median household income: $112,681
- Median home value: $1,371,900
- Top places to live: Jackson (A), Rafter J Ranch (B+), South Park (B)
#10. Platte County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C+), cost of living (C+), weather (C+), outdoor activities (C+)
- Population: 8,606
- Median household income: $66,299
- Median home value: $248,900
- Top places to live: Wheatland (B-), Guernsey (C+), Chugcreek (C)
#9. Fremont County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C+), cost of living (C+), weather (C+), outdoor activities (B+)
- Population: 39,472
- Median household income: $64,646
- Median home value: $252,700
- Top places to live: Lander (B+), Riverton (B-), Pavillion (B)
#8. Laramie County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C+), cost of living (C-), weather (B-), outdoor activities (B-)
- Population: 100,661
- Median household income: $77,884
- Median home value: $324,900
- Top places to live: Ranchettes (B+), Cheyenne (B), South Greeley (C+)
#7. Goshen County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C+), cost of living (C+), weather (B-), outdoor activities (B)
- Population: 12,587
- Median household income: $64,882
- Median home value: $234,600
- Top places to live: Torrington (B-), Lingle (B+), La Grange (B)
#6. Sheridan County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (C+), cost of living (C-), weather (C+), outdoor activities (B+)
- Population: 31,585
- Median household income: $70,855
- Median home value: $352,200
- Top places to live: Sheridan (B+), Dayton (B+), Ranchester (B)
#5. Big Horn County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (B-), cost of living (C+), weather (B), outdoor activities (B-)
- Population: 11,737
- Median household income: $60,547
- Median home value: $198,200
- Top places to live: Greybull (B), Burlington (B), Basin (B)
#4. Weston County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (B-), cost of living (B-), weather (C), outdoor activities (C)
- Population: 6,835
- Median household income: $87,545
- Median home value: $214,000
- Top places to live: Newcastle (B), Upton (C), Osage (unavailable)
#3. Johnson County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (B-), cost of living (C-), weather (B), outdoor activities (B-)
- Population: 8,602
- Median household income: $63,905
- Median home value: $296,000
- Top places to live: Buffalo (B), Kaycee (C+)
#2. Washakie County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (B), cost of living (B-), weather (C-), outdoor activities (C+)
- Population: 7,708
- Median household income: $62,648
- Median home value: $188,600
- Top places to live: Worland (B+), Ten Sleep (C)
#1. Park County
- Niche grades: good for retirees (B), cost of living (C-), weather (C), outdoor activities (B+)
- Population: 30,109
- Median household income: $70,533
- Median home value: $374,200
- Top places to live: Powell (A-), Cody (B+), Meeteetse (B)
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
