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Park County

WY · Pop. 30,109 · Rural County

16/100Homestead Score

Park County is a rural county in Wyoming, spanning 6,939 square miles with 30,109 residents at 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, barley, sugarbeets. The median home price is $374,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.57%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 120-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.4°F and average winter lows of 18.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 10.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. West Park Hospital District Dba Cody Regional Health is 25.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.57%
Growing Season: 120 days
Broadband: 74.1%
Density: 4.3/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.57% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on hay, barley, sugarbeets 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.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 8.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.

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 120-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 10.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
  • A median home price of $374,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.

At a glance

Park County, WY is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
16/100
Median home price
$374k
Property tax
0.57%
Growing season
120 days (zone 5a)
Annual rainfall
10.1"
Broadband
74.1%
Nearest hospital
West Park Hospital District Dba Cody Regional Health, 25.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%
Median Household Income$70,533
Poverty Rate8.6%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$374K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5a
Growing Season120 days
Annual Rainfall10.1 inches
Avg Summer High78.4°F
Avg Winter Low18.1°F
Top CropsHay, Barley, Sugarbeets

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado3/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalWest Park Hospital District Dba Cody Regional Health (25.7 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Park County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Park County?
Park County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 120-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.4°F, and average winter lows of 18.1°F. The established crops are hay, barley, sugarbeets.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $374,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.57%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 74.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
West Park Hospital District Dba Cody Regional Health is 25.7 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.