The Town FilesPinedale, Wyoming
Town in Sublette County · population 2,005 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $319,200
- Household income
- $58,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 76 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 49.3
Pinedale is a town of 2,005 people in Sublette County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $319,200, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for families than 96% of Wyoming towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of Wyoming towns, better for cycling than 82% of Wyoming towns.
How Pinedale 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 Pinedale is worth $319,200, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $58,500, which is more affordable than 19% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,309 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pinedale | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,200 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,309 | $902 |
| Median household income | $58,500 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.1% | — |
Who lives in Pinedale
| People | Pinedale | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.0% | 89.6% |
Weather in Pinedale
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 1.9°F. About 11.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 76.1 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 254 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pinedale since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F0, struck on July 19, 1997 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 12, 1997.
Severe weather in Sublette County since 1996
Sublette County has been included in 4 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 |
| September 18, 2018 | Fire | FM-5276: Roosevelt Fire |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Sublette County
Sublette County had 3,906 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,149 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Pinedale itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Pinedale
4 public schools with 1,068 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinedale Elementary | K-5 | 459 | 11.8 |
| Pinedale High School | 9-12 | 326 | 13.6 |
| Pinedale Middle School | 6-8 | 245 | 13.6 |
| Skyline High School | 9-12 | 38 | 9.5 |
Towns near Pinedale
- Marbleton, WY24.4 mi · 861 people · home $210,000
Pinedale questions
Is Pinedale, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pinedale scores better for retirees than 67% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 79%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.3).
How much does a house cost in Pinedale?
The median owner-occupied home in Pinedale is valued at $319,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,500, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,309 a month.
What is the weather like in Pinedale?
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 1.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.9 inches of precipitation a year and 76.1 inches of snow.
Does Pinedale get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pinedale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on July 19, 1997. 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)