Albany County
WY · Pop. 37,713 · Rural County
Albany County, Wyoming covers 4,274 square miles with a population of 37,713 and a density of 8.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $322,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.57% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 104-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.6°F and average winter lows of 13.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 16 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Ivinson Memorial Hospital is 25.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.57% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, haylage means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 8.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 104-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 16 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Ivinson Memorial Hospital, is 25.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 21% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Albany County, WY is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 36/100
- Median home price
- $322k
- Property tax
- 0.57%
- Growing season
- 104 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 16"
- Broadband
- 90.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Ivinson Memorial Hospital, 25.9 mi
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Homesteading in Albany County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Albany County?
- Albany County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 104-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.6°F, and average winter lows of 13.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $322,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.57%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ivinson Memorial Hospital is 25.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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