The Town Files

The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Wyoming

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 66 towns of 500–10,000 people in Wyoming. #1 is Story, WY.

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Numbers match the ranking.
The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Wyoming1. Story100th pct2. Powder Horn99th pct3. Star Valley Ranch97th pct4. Pinedale96th pct5. Cokeville95th pct6. Alpine93rd pct7. Afton92nd pct8. Vista West91st pct9. Mountain View89th pct10. Lovell86th pct11. Cowley86th pct12. Byron86th pct13. Lyman84th pct14. Nordic83rd pct15. Ranchester80th pct16. Dayton80th pct17. South Park78th pct18. Rafter J Ranch78th pct19. Greybull76th pct20. Clearview Acres75th pct21. Pine Bluffs74th pct22. Bar Nunn71st pct23. Hartrandt71st pct24. Sundance68th pct25. Hanna68th pct
  1. 25Hanna, Wyoming

    Better for families than 68% of Wyoming towns

    Hanna is a town of 683 people in Carbon County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 80% of Wyoming towns and better for first-time buyers than 78% of Wyoming towns.

    683 people · Carbon County · median home $123,000 · income $75,540 · Jan low 15°F · 77 in snow

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    Hanna lifestyle rankingsFamilies68th pctQuiet76th pctFirst-time buyers78th pctWalkability39th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  2. 24Sundance, Wyoming

    Better for families than 68% of Wyoming towns

    Sundance is a town of 1,032 people in Crook County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for retirees than 96% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 78% of Wyoming towns.

    1,032 people · Crook County · median home $247,100 · income $61,250 · Jan low 13°F · 81 in snow

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    Sundance lifestyle rankingsFamilies68th pctQuiet78th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability22th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  3. 23Hartrandt, Wyoming

    Better for families than 71% of Wyoming towns

    Hartrandt is a community of 724 people in Natrona County, Wyoming. It also ranks quieter than 87% of Wyoming towns and easier by car than 87% of Wyoming towns.

    724 people · Natrona County · median home — · income $67,835 · Jan low 17°F · 82 in snow

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    Hartrandt lifestyle rankingsFamilies71th pctQuiet87th pctFirst-time buyers59th pctWalkability28th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  4. 22Bar Nunn, Wyoming

    Better for families than 71% of Wyoming towns

    Bar Nunn is a town of 2,981 people in Natrona County, Wyoming. It also ranks quieter than 87% of Wyoming towns and easier by car than 87% of Wyoming towns.

    2,981 people · Natrona County · median home $297,300 · income $98,804 · Jan low 17°F · 72 in snow

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    Bar Nunn lifestyle rankingsFamilies71th pctQuiet87th pctFirst-time buyers59th pctWalkability28th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  5. 21Pine Bluffs, Wyoming

    Better for families than 74% of Wyoming towns

    Pine Bluffs is a town of 1,172 people in Laramie County, Wyoming. It also ranks easier by car than 100% of Wyoming towns and more upscale than 76% of Wyoming towns.

    1,172 people · Laramie County · median home $338,000 · income $67,905 · Jan low 17°F · 41 in snow

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    Pine Bluffs lifestyle rankingsFamilies74th pctQuiet74th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability45th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  6. 20Clearview Acres, Wyoming

    Better for families than 75% of Wyoming towns

    Clearview Acres is a community of 758 people in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It also ranks more upscale than 82% of Wyoming towns and more vibrant than 80% of Wyoming towns.

    758 people · Sweetwater County · median home — · income $62,054 · Jan low 12°F · 31 in snow

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    Clearview Acres lifestyle rankingsFamilies75th pctQuiet37th pctFirst-time buyers42th pctWalkability67th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  7. 19Greybull, Wyoming

    Better for families than 76% of Wyoming towns

    Greybull is a town of 1,651 people in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Wyoming towns and better transit than 82% of Wyoming towns.

    1,651 people · Big Horn County · median home $169,600 · income $65,417 · Jan low 2°F · 19 in snow

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    Greybull lifestyle rankingsFamilies76th pctQuiet59th pctFirst-time buyers86th pctWalkability46th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  8. 18Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming

    Better for families than 78% of Wyoming towns

    Rafter J Ranch is a community of 1,179 people in Teton County, Wyoming. It also ranks better transit than 99% of Wyoming towns and more of a college town than 96% of Wyoming towns.

    1,179 people · Teton County · median home $1,267,900 · income $160,705 · Jan low 6°F · 78 in snow

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    Rafter J Ranch lifestyle rankingsFamilies78th pctQuiet13th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability64th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  9. 17South Park, Wyoming

    Better for families than 78% of Wyoming towns

    South Park is a community of 1,908 people in Teton County, Wyoming. It also ranks better transit than 99% of Wyoming towns and more of a college town than 96% of Wyoming towns.

    1,908 people · Teton County · median home $1,842,200 · income $116,449 · Jan low 6°F · 78 in snow

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    South Park lifestyle rankingsFamilies78th pctQuiet13th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability64th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  10. 16Dayton, Wyoming

    Better for families than 80% of Wyoming towns

    Dayton is a town of 822 people in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for retirees than 91% of Wyoming towns and more of a college town than 74% of Wyoming towns.

    822 people · Sheridan County · median home $333,500 · income $75,066 · Jan low 10°F · 68 in snow

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    Dayton lifestyle rankingsFamilies80th pctQuiet62th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability34th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  11. 15Ranchester, Wyoming

    Better for families than 80% of Wyoming towns

    Ranchester is a town of 1,064 people in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for retirees than 91% of Wyoming towns and more of a college town than 74% of Wyoming towns.

    1,064 people · Sheridan County · median home $326,900 · income $69,464 · Jan low 10°F · 68 in snow

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    Ranchester lifestyle rankingsFamilies80th pctQuiet62th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability34th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  12. 14Nordic, Wyoming

    Better for families than 83% of Wyoming towns

    Nordic is a community of 628 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for cycling than 93% of Wyoming towns and better for a vacation home than 84% of Wyoming towns.

    628 people · Lincoln County · median home $394,800 · income $69,091 · Jan low 6°F · 88 in snow

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    Nordic lifestyle rankingsFamilies83th pctQuiet72th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability55th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  13. 13Lyman, Wyoming

    Better for families than 84% of Wyoming towns

    Lyman is a town of 2,135 people in Uinta County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Wyoming towns and better transit than 92% of Wyoming towns.

    2,135 people · Uinta County · median home $288,500 · income $101,190 · Jan low 11°F · 64 in snow

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    Lyman lifestyle rankingsFamilies84th pctQuiet49th pctFirst-time buyers99th pctWalkability58th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  14. 12Byron, Wyoming

    Better for families than 86% of Wyoming towns

    Byron is a town of 562 people in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Wyoming towns and easier by car than 91% of Wyoming towns.

    562 people · Big Horn County · median home $170,800 · income $64,167 · Jan low 7°F · 13 in snow

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    Byron lifestyle rankingsFamilies86th pctQuiet42th pctFirst-time buyers93th pctWalkability49th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  15. 11Cowley, Wyoming

    Better for families than 86% of Wyoming towns

    Cowley is a town of 762 people in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Wyoming towns and easier by car than 91% of Wyoming towns.

    762 people · Big Horn County · median home $232,300 · income $79,732 · Jan low 7°F · 13 in snow

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    Cowley lifestyle rankingsFamilies86th pctQuiet42th pctFirst-time buyers93th pctWalkability49th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  16. 10Lovell, Wyoming

    Better for families than 86% of Wyoming towns

    Lovell is a town of 2,243 people in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Wyoming towns and easier by car than 91% of Wyoming towns.

    2,243 people · Big Horn County · median home $209,700 · income $60,154 · Jan low 7°F · 13 in snow

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    Lovell lifestyle rankingsFamilies86th pctQuiet42th pctFirst-time buyers93th pctWalkability49th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  17. 9Mountain View, Wyoming

    Better for families than 89% of Wyoming towns

    Mountain View is a town of 1,278 people in Uinta County, Wyoming. It also ranks better transit than 88% of Wyoming towns.

    1,278 people · Uinta County · median home $270,400 · income $98,188 · Jan low 11°F · 64 in snow

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    Mountain View lifestyle rankingsFamilies89th pctQuiet55th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability13th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  18. 8Vista West, Wyoming

    Better for families than 91% of Wyoming towns

    Vista West is a community of 940 people in Natrona County, Wyoming. It also ranks more upscale than 84% of Wyoming towns and more walkable than 76% of Wyoming towns.

    940 people · Natrona County · median home $468,300 · income $91,850 · Jan low 15°F · 72 in snow

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    Vista West lifestyle rankingsFamilies91th pctQuiet33th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability76th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  19. 7Afton, Wyoming

    Better for families than 92% of Wyoming towns

    Afton is a town of 2,172 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It also ranks easier by car than 87% of Wyoming towns and more of a college town than 86% of Wyoming towns.

    2,172 people · Lincoln County · median home $358,000 · income $63,586 · Jan low 5°F · 88 in snow

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    Afton lifestyle rankingsFamilies92th pctQuiet24th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability41th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  20. 6Alpine, Wyoming

    Better for families than 93% of Wyoming towns

    Alpine is a town of 1,220 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 86% of Wyoming towns.

    1,220 people · Lincoln County · median home $621,600 · income $98,942 · Jan low 6°F

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    Alpine lifestyle rankingsFamilies93th pctQuiet86th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability18th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  21. 5Cokeville, Wyoming

    Better for families than 95% of Wyoming towns

    Cokeville is a town of 502 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It also ranks quieter than 89% of Wyoming towns and better for cycling than 87% of Wyoming towns.

    502 people · Lincoln County · median home $244,800 · income $69,375 · Jan low 8°F · 37 in snow

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    Cokeville lifestyle rankingsFamilies95th pctQuiet89th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability26th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  22. 4Pinedale, Wyoming

    Better for families than 96% of Wyoming towns

    Pinedale is a town of 2,005 people in Sublette County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 87% of Wyoming towns and better for cycling than 82% of Wyoming towns.

    2,005 people · Sublette County · median home $319,200 · income $58,500 · Jan low 2°F · 76 in snow

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    Pinedale lifestyle rankingsFamilies96th pctQuiet79th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability12th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  23. 3Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming

    Better for families than 97% of Wyoming towns

    Star Valley Ranch is a town of 1,866 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It also ranks quieter than 99% of Wyoming towns and better for a vacation home than 91% of Wyoming towns.

    1,866 people · Lincoln County · median home $561,700 · income $96,071 · Jan low 6°F · 88 in snow

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    Star Valley Ranch lifestyle rankingsFamilies97th pctQuiet99th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability0th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  24. 2Powder Horn, Wyoming

    Better for families than 99% of Wyoming towns

    Powder Horn is a community of 682 people in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 91% of Wyoming towns.

    682 people · Sheridan County · median home $949,800 · income $110,096 · Jan low 15°F · 81 in snow

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    Powder Horn lifestyle rankingsFamilies99th pctQuiet91th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability11th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.
  25. 1Story, Wyoming

    Better for families than 100% of Wyoming towns

    Story is a community of 903 people in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It also ranks quieter than 96% of Wyoming towns and better for a vacation home than 93% of Wyoming towns.

    903 people · Sheridan County · median home $437,200 · income $113,590 · Jan low 15°F · 138 in snow

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    Story lifestyle rankingsFamilies100th pctQuiet96th pctFirst-time buyers0th pctWalkability33th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Wyoming towns.

Price vs ranking

Median home value vs ranking, Wyoming towns0255075100$29K$522K$1014K$1507K$2000KMedian home valuePercentile
Orange squares are the 25 towns on this list; green dots are other towns on The Town Files in Wyoming.

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Methodology. We ranked 66 towns of 500–10,000 people in Wyoming (2020 Census population). Lifestyle measures are The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025), shown as percentiles. Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: