Campbell County
WY · Pop. 47,018 · Rural County
Campbell County is a rural county in Wyoming, spanning 4,802 square miles with 47,018 residents at a density of 9.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $266,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 130-day growing season, average summer highs of 83°F and average winter lows of 14.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 16.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Campbell County Hospital District Dba Campbell County Health is 6.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Campbell County Hospital District Dba Campbell County Health, with an emergency room, is just 6.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 9.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 130-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 16.9 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 14.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Campbell County, WY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $266k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 130 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 16.9"
- Broadband
- 96.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Campbell County Hospital District Dba Campbell County Health, 6.8 mi
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Homesteading in Campbell County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Campbell County?
- Campbell County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 130-day growing season, average summer highs of 83°F, and average winter lows of 14.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $266,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Campbell County Hospital District Dba Campbell County Health is 6.8 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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