Best Counties to Raise a Family in Wyoming

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Best counties to raise a family in Wyoming

For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Wyoming using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.

The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.

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#20. Platte County, Wyoming

- Population: 8,607
- Median home value: $210,400 (81% own)
- Median rent: $808 (19% own)
- Median household income: $59,402
- Top public schools: West Elementary School (grade B minus), Wheatland High School (grade C+), Guernsey-Sunrise High School (grade C+)
- Top private schools: Wheatland (grade B minus), Guernsey (grade B minus), Chugwater (grade C minus)
- Top places to live: grade C+

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#19. Weston County, Wyoming

- Population: 6,891
- Median home value: $174,500 (87% own)
- Median rent: $726 (13% own)
- Median household income: $65,566
- Top public schools: Newcastle Elementary School (3-5) (grade B minus), Upton Middle School (grade B minus), Newcastle Middle School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: Newcastle (grade B), Upton (grade C+), Osage (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: grade C

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#18. Crook County, Wyoming

- Population: 7,185
- Median home value: $256,000 (79% own)
- Median rent: $749 (21% own)
- Median household income: $67,835
- Top public schools: Sundance Elementary School (grade B), Hulett School (grade B), Sundance Secondary School (grade B)
- Top private schools: Sundance (grade B), Hulett (grade B minus), Pine Haven (grade C+)
- Top places to live: grade C

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#17. Goshen County, Wyoming

- Population: 12,642
- Median home value: $191,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $682 (26% own)
- Median household income: $58,318
- Top public schools: Southeast Junior High School (grade A minus), Southeast High School (grade B+), Torrington Middle School (grade B)
- Top private schools: Valley Christian School (grade unavailable), St. Joseph's Children's Home (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Torrington (grade B minus), La Grange (grade B), Lingle (grade B minus)

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#16. Natrona County, Wyoming

- Population: 79,382
- Median home value: $218,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $895 (28% own)
- Median household income: $64,100
- Top public schools: Ft. Caspar Academy (grade A minus), Park Elementary School (grade B+), Kelly Walsh High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School (grade unavailable), Paradise Valley Christian School (grade unavailable), Mount Hope Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Casper (grade B minus), Evansville (grade B minus), Mills (grade C)

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#15. Sweetwater County, Wyoming

- Population: 42,459
- Median home value: $217,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $859 (26% own)
- Median household income: $76,668
- Top public schools: Monroe Elementary School (grade A minus), Truman Elementary School (grade B+), Expedition Academy (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Holy Spirit Catholic School (grade unavailable), Green River Christian Academy (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Green River (grade B), North Rock Springs (grade B minus), Rock Springs (grade B minus)

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#14. Big Horn County, Wyoming

- Population: 11,671
- Median home value: $158,800 (77% own)
- Median rent: $724 (23% own)
- Median household income: $56,059
- Top public schools: Lovell Elementary School (grade A minus), Lovell Middle School (grade A minus), Riverside High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Burlington (grade B+), Greybull (grade B+), Lovell (grade B)
- Top places to live: grade B minus

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#13. Carbon County, Wyoming

- Population: 14,714
- Median home value: $188,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $722 (30% own)
- Median household income: $62,654
- Top public schools: Saratoga Middle/High School (grade B+), Encampment School (grade B+), Little Snake River Valley School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Rawlins (grade B), Saratoga (grade B+), Baggs (grade B)
- Top places to live: grade B minus

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#12. Uinta County, Wyoming

- Population: 20,514
- Median home value: $190,900 (78% own)
- Median rent: $711 (22% own)
- Median household income: $75,106
- Top public schools: Evanston Middle School (grade B+), Lyman High School (grade B), Clark Elementary School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools: Children's Learning Foundation (grade unavailable), Evanston Child Development Center (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Evanston (grade B minus), Lyman (grade B minus), Mountain View (grade B minus)

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#11. Converse County, Wyoming

- Population: 13,702
- Median home value: $227,200 (80% own)
- Median rent: $785 (20% own)
- Median household income: $73,698
- Top public schools: Douglas Middle School (grade A minus), Douglas Intermediate School (grade B+), Grant Elementary School (grade B)
- Top private schools: Douglas (grade B), Glenrock (grade B minus), Rolling Hills (grade C)
- Top places to live: grade C+

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#10. Johnson County, Wyoming

- Population: 8,457
- Median home value: $255,500 (74% own)
- Median rent: $944 (26% own)
- Median household income: $58,020
- Top public schools: Meadowlark Elementary School (grade B+), Clear Creek Middle School (grade B+), Cloud Peak Elementary School (grade B)
- Top private schools: Learning Tree Christian School (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Buffalo (grade B), Kaycee (grade C)

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#9. Laramie County, Wyoming

- Population: 99,905
- Median home value: $253,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $954 (28% own)
- Median household income: $71,550
- Top public schools: Albin Elementary School (grade A), Poder Academy (grade A minus), Miller Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Mary's School (grade unavailable), Montessori School of Cheyenne (grade unavailable), Trinity Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Ranchettes (grade B+), Cheyenne (grade B), South Greeley (grade C+)

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#8. Park County, Wyoming

- Population: 29,664
- Median home value: $290,600 (72% own)
- Median rent: $874 (28% own)
- Median household income: $62,586
- Top public schools: Powell Middle School (grade A), Glenn Livingston Elementary School (grade A), Westside Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Park Christian Schools (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Powell (grade B+), Cody (grade B+), Meeteetse (grade B)

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#7. Sublette County, Wyoming

- Population: 8,830
- Median home value: $309,500 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,008 (18% own)
- Median household income: $82,342
- Top public schools: Pinedale Elementary School (grade A minus), Skyline High School (grade B+), Pinedale High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Pinedale (grade B+), Big Piney (grade B minus), Marbleton (grade B minus)
- Top places to live: grade B minus

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#6. Washakie County, Wyoming

- Population: 7,768
- Median home value: $178,700 (72% own)
- Median rent: $621 (28% own)
- Median household income: $62,271
- Top public schools: South Side Elementary School (grade A), East Side Elementary School (grade A), Worland Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Sonshine Academy (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Worland (grade A minus), Ten Sleep (grade C)

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#5. Fremont County, Wyoming

- Population: 39,434
- Median home value: $207,600 (71% own)
- Median rent: $821 (29% own)
- Median household income: $57,887
- Top public schools: Wind River Elementary School (grade A minus), Lander Middle School (grade B+), Wind River High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Trinity Lutheran School (grade unavailable), St. Margaret Catholic School (grade unavailable), Elevation Academy (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Lander (grade A minus), Riverton (grade B minus), Pavillion (grade B minus)

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#4. Lincoln County, Wyoming

- Population: 19,457
- Median home value: $283,800 (80% own)
- Median rent: $740 (20% own)
- Median household income: $74,835
- Top public schools: Etna Elementary School (grade A minus), Osmond Elementary School (grade A minus), Afton Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Kemmerer (grade B+), Osmond (grade A minus), Afton (grade A minus)
- Top places to live: grade B minus

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#3. Sheridan County, Wyoming

- Population: 30,812
- Median home value: $289,800 (69% own)
- Median rent: $868 (31% own)
- Median household income: $62,531
- Top public schools: Sagebrush Elementary School (grade A), Woodland Park Elementary School (grade A), Highland Park Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holy Name Catholic School (grade unavailable), Martin Luther Grammar School (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Sheridan (grade A minus), Dayton (grade B), Ranchester (grade B minus)

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#2. Albany County, Wyoming

- Population: 37,311
- Median home value: $247,100 (51% own)
- Median rent: $851 (49% own)
- Median household income: $50,733
- Top public schools: Snowy Range Academy (grade A), Slade Elementary School (grade A), Spring Creek Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Mae Olson Education Center (grade unavailable), Basic Beginnings Early Learning Center (grade unavailable), University of Wyoming Early Care and Education Center (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Laramie (grade A), Centennial (grade A minus), Rock River (grade A minus)

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#1. Teton County, Wyoming

- Population: 23,319
- Median home value: $945,300 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,524 (41% own)
- Median household income: $94,498
- Top public schools: Jackson Hole High School (grade A minus), Wilson Elementary School (grade A minus), Colter Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Jackson Hole Community School (grade A+), Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools (grade A+), Jackson Hole Classical Academy (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Jackson (grade A minus), South Park (grade B+), Rafter J Ranch (grade B+)

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