The Town FilesGlenrock, Wyoming
Town in Converse County · population 2,420 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,100
- Household income
- $64,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 87°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.2
Glenrock is a town of 2,420 people in Converse County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $235,100, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more walkable than 83% of Wyoming towns.
How Glenrock 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 Glenrock is worth $235,100, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $64,806, which is more affordable than 51% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glenrock | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,100 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $862 | $902 |
| Median household income | $64,806 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glenrock
| People | Glenrock | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 89.6% |
Weather in Glenrock
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 16.4°F. About 15.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenrock since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 20, 1977 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 12, 1986.
Severe weather in Converse County since 1996
Converse County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| June 29, 2012 | Fire | FM-2992: Arapahoe Fire |
| June 18, 2002 | Fire | FM-2427: Wy-Hensel Fire-06/07/02 |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | DR-557: Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Converse County
Converse County had 6,322 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,114 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Glenrock itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Glenrock
4 public schools with 636 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenrock Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 318 | 11.0 |
| Grant Elementary | PK-3 | 189 | 9.0 |
| Glenrock Intermediate School | 4-6 | 129 | 10.8 |
| Natural Bridge Academy | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Glenrock
- Evansville, WY21.4 mi · 2,746 people · home $240,700
- Douglas, WY23.8 mi · 6,386 people · home $267,400
- Casper, WY24.2 mi · 59,038 people · home $260,400
- Casper Mountain, WY24.9 mi · 545 people · home $537,300
- Hartrandt, WY25.6 mi · 724 people · home —
- Bar Nunn, WY25.8 mi · 2,981 people · home $297,300
- Mills, WY27.7 mi · 4,034 people · home $174,400
- Vista West, WY30.0 mi · 940 people · home $468,300
Glenrock questions
Is Glenrock, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glenrock scores better for retirees than 42% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 38%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Glenrock?
The median owner-occupied home in Glenrock is valued at $235,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,806, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in Glenrock?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Glenrock get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenrock since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 20, 1977. 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)