Fremont County
WY · Pop. 39,472 · Rural County
Fremont County, Wyoming covers 9,184 square miles with a population of 39,472 and a density of 4.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $253,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.63% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 128-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.4°F and average winter lows of 9.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 9.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Riverton Memorial Hospital Llc Dba Sagewest Health Care is 9.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.63% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 90.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Riverton Memorial Hospital Llc Dba Sagewest Health Care, with an emergency room, is just 9.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, corn, haylage means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 4.3 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.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 128-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 9.4 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 9.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Fremont County, WY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 44/100
- Median home price
- $253k
- Property tax
- 0.63%
- Growing season
- 128 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 9.4"
- Broadband
- 90.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Riverton Memorial Hospital Llc Dba Sagewest Health Care, 9.7 mi
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Homesteading in Fremont County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fremont County?
- Fremont County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 128-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.4°F, and average winter lows of 9.7°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $253,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.63%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Riverton Memorial Hospital Llc Dba Sagewest Health Care is 9.7 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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