The Town FilesSundance, Wyoming
Town in Crook County · population 1,032 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,100
- Household income
- $61,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 53.8
Sundance is a town of 1,032 people in Crook County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $247,100, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Wyoming towns, quieter than 78% of Wyoming towns, better for young professionals than 71% of Wyoming towns.
How Sundance 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 Sundance is worth $247,100, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $61,250, which is more affordable than 44% of Wyoming towns. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sundance | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,100 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | — | $902 |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.0% | — |
Who lives in Sundance
| People | Sundance | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.3% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.6% |
Weather in Sundance
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 13.2°F. About 20.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 81.3 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sundance since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 25, 1975 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 29, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 24, 1959.
Severe weather in Crook County since 1996
Crook County has been included in 7 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 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 14, 2006 | Fire | FM-2654: Thorn Divide Fire Complex |
| September 6, 2001 | Fire | FM-2382: Wy - Mcfarland Divide Fire - 09/06/01 |
Jobs and pay in Crook County
Crook County had 2,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,468 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Sundance itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Sundance
2 public schools with 454 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Elementary | K-6 | 261 | 12.4 |
| Sundance Secondary School | 7-12 | 193 | 10.7 |
Towns near Sundance
- North Spearfish, SD23.9 mi · 2,366 people · home $356,200
- Upton, WY24.7 mi · 898 people · home $160,400
- Spearfish, SD27.8 mi · 12,193 people · home $346,200
- Lead, SD29.8 mi · 2,982 people · home $189,400
Sundance questions
Is Sundance, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sundance scores better for retirees than 96% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 78%. 37.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.8).
How much does a house cost in Sundance?
The median owner-occupied home in Sundance is valued at $247,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,250, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Sundance?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.4 inches of precipitation a year and 81.3 inches of snow.
Does Sundance get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sundance since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 25, 1975. 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)