The Town FilesLincoln County, Wyoming
20,486 people. The median home is worth $372,600 (typical Wyoming town: $270,400) and the median household earns $89,330.
Towns in Lincoln County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer | 2,415 | $178,900 | $76,626 | 37.3 |
| Afton | 2,172 | $358,000 | $63,586 | 31.9 |
| Star Valley Ranch | 1,866 | $561,700 | $96,071 | 53.3 |
| Alpine | 1,220 | $621,600 | $98,942 | 33.8 |
| Nordic | 628 | $394,800 | $69,091 | 31.3 |
| Diamondville | 520 | $144,600 | $65,962 | 48.0 |
| Cokeville | 502 | $244,800 | $69,375 | 46.2 |
People and housing
| Lincoln County | Typical Wyoming town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,600 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $960 | $902 |
| Median household income | $89,330 | $69,545 |
| Median age | 42.7 | 39.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
7,295 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,019 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,044 storm events in Lincoln County from 1996 to 2026, with 41 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lincoln County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).