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On this page
- A quick profile of Washakie County
- What Washakie County households earn
- How Washakie County residents earn a living
- Washakie County housing compared with Wyoming
- The communities that make up Washakie County
- Regional comparison for Washakie County
- Washakie County households compared
- What the numbers mean for Washakie County borrowers
- A Washakie County household budget, worked through
- Steps before you apply in Washakie County
- Licensing and complaints for Washakie County
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
A quick profile of Washakie County
Roughly 7,703 residents live in Washakie County, Wyoming, 19th by population among the state's 23 counties and county equivalents. It covers 2,239 square miles of land, or about 3 people per square mile. It sits outside every metropolitan statistical area in the July 2023 OMB delineation. The Census Bureau counts 2 places in the county (2 incorporated, 0 census-designated); the largest is Worland, with about 4,794 residents, or 62% of the county. Small populations mean wide margins of error, so read every Washakie County figure on this page as a rough guide.
What Washakie County households earn
Washakie County households have a median income of $65,714 (ACS 2020 to 2024), which ranks 16th of 23 in Wyoming.
| Yearly household income | Washakie County | Gap to Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 26.0% | +4.3 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 42.8% | +1.5 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 25.8% | -2.7 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | -3.1 pts |
About 26% of households earn under $35,000, while 31% clear $100,000. The poverty rate is 8.8%, 2 points lower than the state's 10.5%. Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.424 here. If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Washakie County median.
How Washakie County residents earn a living
By the Census industry count, 22% of employed Washakie County residents work in education and health care and 14% in agriculture, forestry and mining. Compared with Wyoming, the county leans toward agriculture, forestry and mining (14% against 9%). ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 2.7% in Washakie County. Long commutes are the exception here: 9% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. 3.2% of households have no vehicle.
| Sector | Washakie County | Compared with Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.4% | -2.1 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 14.0% | +4.8 pts |
| Retail trade | 10.6% | -0.3 pts |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% | +4.6 pts |
| Construction | 8.3% | -0.2 pts |
| Other services | 8.2% | +3.2 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Washakie County should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
Washakie County housing compared with Wyoming
A typical Washakie County rental runs $720 a month including utilities, which is 27% below Wyoming. By the Census definition, 44% of Washakie County renters are cost-burdened. Home values center on $206,000, or 3.1 years of median income. The ownership rate is 74%.
| Cost | Washakie County | Wyoming figure | Median county, U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $720/mo | $992/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $206,000 | $309,700 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 27% | 26% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% | 11.5% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 12% | 12% | n/a |
Because most Washakie County households own, home repairs are a frequent reason to borrow. An unsecured personal loan leaves the house out of the deal, while a HELOC uses it as collateral.
The communities that make up Washakie County
The table lists the 2 largest of 2 Census places in Washakie County, by population. Together all 2 hold about 5,033 people, so roughly 35% of residents live outside any named place. This guide covers each of the 2 places and the rural areas around them.
| Place | Type | Population | Median income | Median rent | From county center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worland | city | 4,794 | $63,357 | $703 | 18 mi |
| Ten Sleep | town | 239 | $46,875 | $750 | 15 mi |
Regional comparison for Washakie County
Six nearby counties, 40 to 77 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. Natrona County leads the group on income ($72,156), Hot Springs County trails ($61,250), and Washakie County out-earns 4 of the six.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washakie County | - | $65,714 | $720/mo | 74% |
| Hot Springs County, WY | 40 mi | $61,250 | $887/mo | 73% |
| Big Horn County, WY | 47 mi | $62,101 | $823/mo | 76% |
| Johnson County, WY | 55 mi | $64,871 | $1,029/mo | 82% |
| Sheridan County, WY | 74 mi | $71,388 | $939/mo | 71% |
| Fremont County, WY | 74 mi | $64,904 | $898/mo | 70% |
| Natrona County, WY | 77 mi | $72,156 | $1,016/mo | 74% |
Washakie County households compared
24% of Washakie County adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or more. The uninsured rate is 12.8%, against 11.3% for Wyoming.
| Indicator | Washakie County | All of Wyoming | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 39.1 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% | 30.6% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 8.4% | 5.8% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 12.8% | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 2.7% | 3.7% | 4.4% |
| Trip time | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 73.8% |
| 15 to 29 min | 13.9% |
| 30 to 44 min | 3.1% |
| 45 to 59 min | 3.7% |
| 60+ min | 5.5% |
What the numbers mean for Washakie County borrowers
What the Washakie County figures suggest, and what to check first:
- Hospital bills in Washakie County. For the 13% of residents without coverage, the provider's charity-care program comes before any loan (details).
- Requirements. Lenders weigh credit history, documented income and existing debt (what to gather).
- Credit reports. Pull free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and dispute errors before applying.
A Washakie County household budget, worked through
The debt-to-income ratio is the main affordability test lenders use. Applied to Washakie County's medians:
- Median income divided by twelve: $5,476 before taxes
- Housing at the median rent of $720 uses 13%
- With a 35% ceiling, about $1,197 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
- 45% debt-to-income limit: $1,744 left for all other debt payments
Two-income households and single earners in Washakie County land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
Steps before you apply in Washakie County
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Write down what the expense costs; a smaller loan costs less.
- Prequalify with soft pulls where offered, then compare in writing.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Lock paid-off cards after consolidating so balances stay at zero.
Licensing and complaints for Washakie County
Consumer lenders serving Washakie County are licensed by the state, not the county; in Wyoming that is the Wyoming Division of Banking. Problems with a lender can also go to the CFPB. Statewide data and rules: Wyoming guide.
Related local guides
The Wyoming guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Washakie County a high-income county?
Its $65,714 median ranks 16th of 23 Wyoming counties and compares with $65,681 for the median U.S. county.
Is Washakie County expensive for renters?
Median rent is $720 against $992 statewide, and 44% of renter households are cost-burdened.
I own my home in Washakie County. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 74% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
Does this page cover Worland?
Yes, along with the other 1 Census place in Washakie County, such as Ten Sleep.
Can Washakie County residents use the questionnaire?
Yes. It asks the same questions in every Wyoming county, lists every requirement up front and does not affect your credit score.