The Town FilesAfton, Wyoming
Town in Lincoln County · population 2,172 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $358,000
- Household income
- $63,586
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 88 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 31.9
Afton is a town of 2,172 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $358,000, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for families than 92% of Wyoming towns, easier by car than 87% of Wyoming towns, more of a college town than 86% of Wyoming towns.
How Afton ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Afton is worth $358,000, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $63,586, which is more affordable than 17% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $844 a month. 59.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Afton | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $358,000 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $844 | $902 |
| Median household income | $63,586 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Afton
| People | Afton | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 15.6 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 89.6% |
Weather in Afton
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 4.8°F. About 17.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 87.8 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 227 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Afton since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, unrated, struck on July 24, 1980 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 1980.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on September 18, 2014.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 31, 2002 | Fire | FM-2460: Wy - Commissary Ridge Fire - 08/31/02 |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 7,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,019 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Afton itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Afton
5 public schools with 2,117 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High School | 9-12 | 883 | 17.3 |
| Star Valley Middle School | 7-8 | 435 | 16.7 |
| Afton Elementary | PK-3 | 398 | 12.4 |
| Osmond Elementary | 4-6 | 345 | 15.0 |
| Swift Creek High School | 9-12 | 56 | 9.3 |
Towns near Afton
- Star Valley Ranch, WY17.6 mi · 1,866 people · home $561,700
- Nordic, WY24.6 mi · 628 people · home $394,800
- Georgetown, ID27.8 mi · 503 people · home $197,700
Afton questions
Is Afton, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Afton scores better for retirees than 47% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 24%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Afton?
The median owner-occupied home in Afton is valued at $358,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,586, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $844 a month.
What is the weather like in Afton?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 4.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.7 inches of precipitation a year and 87.8 inches of snow.
Does Afton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Afton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- 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)