The Town FilesCody, Wyoming
City in Park County · population 10,028 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $378,500
- Household income
- $72,570
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.3
Cody is a city of 10,028 people in Park County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $378,500, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks hipper than 95% of Wyoming towns, more vibrant than 92% of Wyoming towns, more walkable than 87% of Wyoming towns.
How Cody 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 Cody is worth $378,500, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $72,570, which is more affordable than 21% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,051 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cody | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,500 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,051 | $902 |
| Median household income | $72,570 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Cody
| People | Cody | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 9.5 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.6% |
Weather in Cody
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 11.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.0 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cody since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 25, 1986 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 1998.
Severe weather in Park County since 1996
Park County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| August 5, 2017 | Flood | DR-4327: Flooding |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | DR-557: Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Park County
Park County had 14,258 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,058 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Cody itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Cody
7 public schools with 1,986 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody High School | 9-12 | 613 | 15.0 |
| Cody Middle School | 6-8 | 461 | 12.5 |
| Sunset Elementary | K-5 | 299 | 11.1 |
| Eastside Elementary | K-5 | 292 | 10.4 |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | K-5 | 277 | 10.7 |
| Heart Mountain Academy | 9-12 | 44 | 8.8 |
| Spirit Mountain Academy | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Cody
- Powell, WY22.2 mi · 6,419 people · home $289,400
Cody questions
Is Cody, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cody scores better for retirees than 70% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 34%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Cody?
The median owner-occupied home in Cody is valued at $378,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,570, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,051 a month.
What is the weather like in Cody?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.5 inches of precipitation a year and 45.0 inches of snow.
Does Cody get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cody since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 25, 1986. 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)