The Town FilesStar Valley Ranch, Wyoming
Town in Lincoln County · population 1,866 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $561,700
- Household income
- $96,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 88 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 53.3
Star Valley Ranch is a town of 1,866 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $561,700, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks quieter than 99% of Wyoming towns, better for families than 97% of Wyoming towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Wyoming towns.
How Star Valley Ranch 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 Star Valley Ranch is worth $561,700, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $96,071, which is more affordable than 11% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,955 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Star Valley Ranch | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $561,700 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,955 | $902 |
| Median household income | $96,071 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 17.3% | — |
Who lives in Star Valley Ranch
| People | Star Valley Ranch | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 47.4 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 89.6% |
Weather in Star Valley Ranch
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 6.4°F. About 25.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 87.8 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 238 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Star Valley Ranch since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 15, 2015.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 5 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 7,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,019 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Star Valley Ranch itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Towns near Star Valley Ranch
- Nordic, WY7.0 mi · 628 people · home $394,800
- Alpine, WY13.7 mi · 1,220 people · home $621,600
- Afton, WY17.6 mi · 2,172 people · home $358,000
- Hoback, WY25.2 mi · 1,276 people · home $1,143,200
Star Valley Ranch questions
Is Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Star Valley Ranch scores better for retirees than 83% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 99%. 33.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.3).
How much does a house cost in Star Valley Ranch?
The median owner-occupied home in Star Valley Ranch is valued at $561,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,071, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,955 a month.
What is the weather like in Star Valley Ranch?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.3 inches of precipitation a year and 87.8 inches of snow.
Does Star Valley Ranch get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Star Valley Ranch in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)