Goshen County
WY · Pop. 12,587 · Rural County
Goshen County sits in Wyoming across 2,226 square miles, home to 12,587 people at 5.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, corn, wheat. A median home price of $235,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.59% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 131-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.8°F and average winter lows of 12.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 14.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Community Hospital is 8.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.59% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 5.7 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 131-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 14.4 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 12.9°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Goshen County, WY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 53/100
- Median home price
- $235k
- Property tax
- 0.59%
- Growing season
- 131 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 14.4"
- Broadband
- 96.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Community Hospital, 8.3 mi
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Homesteading in Goshen County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Goshen County?
- Goshen County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 131-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.8°F, and average winter lows of 12.9°F. The established crops are hay, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $235,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Community Hospital is 8.3 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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