Weston County
WY · Pop. 6,835 · Rural County
Weston County sits in Wyoming across 2,398 square miles, home to 6,835 people at 2.9 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $214,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.68% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 127-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.7°F and average winter lows of 11°F. Annual rainfall averages 15 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Weston County Hospital District Dba Weston County Health Services is 19 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.4% 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 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 2.9 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.
- A low poverty rate of 10.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 127-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 15 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 11°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Weston County, WY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 49/100
- Median home price
- $214k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 127 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 15"
- Broadband
- 87.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Weston County Hospital District Dba Weston County Health Services, 19 mi
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Homesteading in Weston County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Weston County?
- Weston County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 127-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.7°F, and average winter lows of 11°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $214,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 87.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Weston County Hospital District Dba Weston County Health Services is 19 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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