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WY area data

Cowley, WY

Cowley, WY.

Population: 822 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$351,714
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.5%
5-year appreciation
+43.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$351,714
House Price Index
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
7.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
335

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (23 mi)
Nearest airport
North Big Horn County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+80 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,289
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,698
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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