1st Advantage MortgageIn Weston County, Wyoming, the typical household earns $89,509 a year and the typical rent is $698. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Wyoming before sharing details.
On this page
- Weston County, WY: the basics
- Renting and owning in Weston County
- Paychecks and income spread in Weston County
- The Weston County job picture
- Neighboring counties at a glance
- The communities that make up Weston County
- Debt-to-income at Weston County's medians
- Before borrowing in Weston County
- Weston County residents: age, schooling, coverage
- Checking a lender's license in Wyoming
- Four steps for Weston County borrowers
- More guides for Weston County
- Frequently asked questions
Weston County, WY: the basics
With an estimated 6,826 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Weston County ranks 21st of 23 in Wyoming for population. Spread over 2,398 square miles, that works out to roughly 2.8 residents per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Weston County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. Newcastle is the biggest of its 4 Census places, at roughly 3,348 people (49% of the county total). Small populations mean wide margins of error, so read every Weston County figure on this page as a rough guide.
Renting and owning in Weston County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $698 in Weston County versus $992 statewide. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 44% of renter households here. Home values center on $221,700, or 2.5 years of median income. 87% of Weston County households own their home and 13% rent.
| Home costs | Weston County | Wyoming | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $698/mo | $992/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $221,700 | $309,700 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 87% | 72% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 24% | 26% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 17.4% | 11.5% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 16% | 12% | n/a |
Owners with equity have a second option. Weigh a secured line against an unsecured loan by risk as well as cost before you choose (how they compare).
Paychecks and income spread in Weston County
At $89,509, the typical Weston County household income is 36% above the median U.S. county ($65,681). Only 2 Wyoming counties post a higher median.
| Yearly household income | Weston County | Gap to Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 21.1% | -0.6 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 35.7% | -5.6 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 36.6% | +8.1 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | -1.9 pts |
Some 21% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 43% have six-figure incomes. 9.0% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 10.5%). Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.415 here. A household earning below the $89,509 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
The Weston County job picture
Agriculture, forestry and mining employs 25% of working residents, the largest share; education and health care is next with 20%. The sharpest difference from the state is in agriculture, forestry and mining, at 25% locally and 9% for Wyoming. ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 1.0% in Weston County. Long commutes are common here: 29% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. Only 3.5% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Sector | Weston County | Compared with Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 25.2% | +16.0 pts |
| Education and health care | 19.8% | -4.7 pts |
| Retail trade | 9.2% | -1.6 pts |
| Construction | 8.6% | +0.1 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 7.8% | +1.6 pts |
| Public administration | 6.5% | -0.1 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Weston County should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
Neighboring counties at a glance
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (51 to 68 miles). Campbell County leads the group on income ($89,869), Niobrara County trails ($64,113), and Weston County out-earns 5 of the six. The list crosses into South Dakota, where different lending rules and regulators apply.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston County | - | $89,509 | $698/mo | 87% |
| Crook County, WY | 51 mi | $79,637 | $852/mo | 78% |
| Lawrence County, SD | 51 mi | $73,384 | $938/mo | 65% |
| Campbell County, WY | 53 mi | $89,869 | $1,009/mo | 78% |
| Niobrara County, WY | 54 mi | $64,113 | $605/mo | 62% |
| Custer County, SD | 56 mi | $84,112 | $1,112/mo | 86% |
| Fall River County, SD | 68 mi | $67,917 | $931/mo | 72% |
The communities that make up Weston County
Here are the 4 most populous of the county's 4 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 67% of Weston County residents live in one of the 4. This guide covers each of the 4 places and the rural areas around them.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | city | 3,348 | $82,734 | $758 | 19 mi |
| Upton | town | 892 | $58,182 | n/a | 18 mi |
| Hill View Heights | CDP | 240 | $160,114 | n/a | 21 mi |
| Osage | CDP | 114 | n/a | n/a | 12 mi |
CDP: census-designated place, an unincorporated community mapped for statistics.
Debt-to-income at Weston County's medians
Weston County at the medians, through a lender's eyes (what DTI means):
- $89,509 a year is $7,459 of gross monthly income
- Less median rent of $698, which is 9% of it
- With a 36% ceiling, about $1,987 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
If your rent is above $698, the room shrinks dollar for dollar.
Before borrowing in Weston County
A few patterns in the Weston County data, and the practical point behind each:
- Medical bills. 14% of Weston County residents are uninsured. Before borrowing for care, ask the provider about financial assistance and payment plans.
- Long drives. With 29% of commutes over 45 minutes, tires and repairs are fixed costs in many Weston County budgets.
- Repairs on manufactured housing. With 17% of homes here, compare a personal loan with any dealer or park repair program.
- Six-figure budgets. For the 43% earning $100,000 or more, lifestyle creep, not approval, is the usual problem.
Weston County residents: age, schooling, coverage
20% of Weston County adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or more. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, against 11.3% for Wyoming.
| Indicator | Weston County | All of Wyoming | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 39.1 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% | 30.6% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 9.1% | 5.8% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 13.8% | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 9.0% | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 1.0% | 3.7% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Weston County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 52.3% |
| 15 to 29 min | 12.7% |
| 30 to 44 min | 5.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 4.9% |
| 60+ min | 24.3% |
Checking a lender's license in Wyoming
The Wyoming Division of Banking is the place to verify any lender's Wyoming license. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accepts complaints nationwide. More on Wyoming: Wyoming personal loans.
Four steps for Weston County borrowers
Quick steps for Weston County:
- Get a written quote for whatever you are paying for in Weston County.
- Shop at least three lenders, including one Weston County-area credit union.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Read the final agreement; it must match the offer.
More guides for Weston County
The Wyoming guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Weston County household make?
About $89,509 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 18% above the Wyoming median.
What do renters pay in Weston County?
$698 a month at the median, about 9% of median household income.
Does this page cover Newcastle?
Yes, along with the other 3 Census places in Weston County, such as Upton, Hill View Heights, Osage.
Will a Weston County address affect my match?
Beyond confirming Wyoming as your state, no. Your answers about amount, credit, income and payments are all that count.
Where can someone in Weston County check a lender's license?
With the Wyoming Division of Banking. If a lender is unlicensed or asks for a fee before funding, walk away.