The Town FilesGuernsey, Wyoming
Town in Platte County · population 1,130 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,300
- Household income
- $50,114
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 60.0
Guernsey is a town of 1,130 people in Platte County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $224,300, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Wyoming towns, quieter than 84% of Wyoming towns, better for cycling than 84% of Wyoming towns.
How Guernsey 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 Guernsey is worth $224,300, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $50,114, which is more affordable than 36% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,037 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Guernsey | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,300 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,037 | $902 |
| Median household income | $50,114 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in Guernsey
| People | Guernsey | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.0 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.2% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 12.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 7.2 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.0% | 89.6% |
Weather in Guernsey
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 14.0°F. About 15.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.4 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guernsey since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 26, 1955 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 10, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on September 10, 2019.
Severe weather in Platte County since 1996
Platte County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | Fire | FM-5523: Pleasant Valley Fire |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 7, 2015 | Flood | DR-4227: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 29, 2012 | Fire | FM-2992: Arapahoe Fire |
Jobs and pay in Platte County
Platte County had 3,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,265 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Guernsey itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Guernsey
3 public schools with 215 students, about 8.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary | K-6 | 114 | 8.8 |
| Guernsey-Sunrise High School | 9-12 | 66 | 8.3 |
| Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High | 7-8 | 35 | 8.8 |
Towns near Guernsey
- Wheatland, WY18.4 mi · 3,588 people · home $259,200
Guernsey questions
Is Guernsey, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Guernsey scores better for retirees than 78% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 84%. 40.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.0).
How much does a house cost in Guernsey?
The median owner-occupied home in Guernsey is valued at $224,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,114, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,037 a month.
What is the weather like in Guernsey?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 14.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.4 inches of snow.
Does Guernsey get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guernsey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 26, 1955. 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)