The Town FilesWyoming, Iowa
City in Jones County · population 523 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,700
- Household income
- $73,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 44.1
Wyoming is a city of 523 people in Jones County, Iowa. The median home is worth $105,700, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks quieter than 90% of Iowa towns.
How Wyoming ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wyoming is worth $105,700, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $73,000, which is more affordable than 95% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $930 a month. 87.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wyoming | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,700 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $930 | $820 |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 87.8% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wyoming
| People | Wyoming | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 88.5% |
Weather in Wyoming
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.4 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wyoming since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 4.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 14, 2026.
Severe weather in Jones County since 1996
Jones County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jones County
Jones County had 6,253 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,095 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Wyoming itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Public schools in Wyoming
1 public school with 278 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Middle/High School | 6-12 | 278 | 13.9 |
Towns near Wyoming
- Olin, IA8.2 mi · 651 people · home $108,500
- Clarence, IA12.3 mi · 1,039 people · home $154,300
- Stanwood, IA13.7 mi · 637 people · home $145,000
- Anamosa, IA14.3 mi · 5,450 people · home $172,600
- Lowden, IA14.5 mi · 807 people · home $119,800
- Monticello, IA15.0 mi · 4,040 people · home $175,200
- Mechanicsville, IA16.6 mi · 1,020 people · home $161,400
- Cascade, IA16.7 mi · 2,386 people · home $196,200
Wyoming questions
Is Wyoming, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wyoming scores better for retirees than 43% of Iowa towns and quieter than 90%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Wyoming?
The median owner-occupied home in Wyoming is valued at $105,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,000, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $930 a month.
What is the weather like in Wyoming?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.4 inches of snow.
Does Wyoming get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wyoming since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)