Big Horn County
WY · Pop. 11,737 · Rural County
Big Horn County sits in Wyoming across 3,137 square miles, home to 11,737 people at 3.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, barley, corn. A median home price of $198,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.58% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F and average winter lows of 5.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 6.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. South Big Horn County Critical Access Hospital is 6.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 69.9% 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 0.58% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $198,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- South Big Horn County Critical Access Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 6.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, barley, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 3.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 132-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 6.8 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 69.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- Average winter lows of 5.1°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Big Horn County, WY is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 38/100
- Median home price
- $198k
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- Growing season
- 132 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 6.8"
- Broadband
- 69.9%
- Nearest hospital
- South Big Horn County Critical Access Hospital, 6.9 mi
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Homesteading in Big Horn County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Big Horn County?
- Big Horn County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 132-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F, and average winter lows of 5.1°F. The established crops are hay, barley, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $198,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.58%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 69.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- South Big Horn County Critical Access Hospital is 6.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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