Lincoln County
WY · Pop. 20,158 · Rural County
Lincoln County is a rural county in Wyoming, spanning 4,075 square miles with 20,158 residents at a density of 4.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, haylage, barley. A median home price of $335,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.44% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 76-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.9°F and average winter lows of -0.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 8.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. South Lincoln Hospital District Dba South Lincoln Medical Center is 31.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.44% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, haylage, barley means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 4.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 76-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 8.5 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, South Lincoln Hospital District Dba South Lincoln Medical Center, is 31.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of -0.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Lincoln County, WY is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 27/100
- Median home price
- $335k
- Property tax
- 0.44%
- Growing season
- 76 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 8.5"
- Broadband
- 86.5%
- Nearest hospital
- South Lincoln Hospital District Dba South Lincoln Medical Center, 31.3 mi
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 76-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.9°F, and average winter lows of -0.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, barley.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $335,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.44%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- South Lincoln Hospital District Dba South Lincoln Medical Center is 31.3 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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