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Is Ranchettes a Good Place to Live? Ranchettes, Wyoming: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Ranchettes ranks #180 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #34 of 234 towns and #2 of 20 in Wyoming. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #12 of 234) and high household income ($121,445, #17 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($617,500, #215 of 231).
Ranchettes by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Ranchettes's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Ranchettes: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Ranchettes safe?
What is the cost of living in Ranchettes?
Ranchettes's cost of living index is 96.5, 4% below the US level of 100 and #526 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $831/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $617,500.
| Measure | Ranchettes | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 96.5#526 of 1,308 | 92.7 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $617,500#1088 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $831/mo#40 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 5.1x#864 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 8.2%#1 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Ranchettes safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ranchettes alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ranchettes crime rate or rank it on safety. Wyoming as a whole records 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Ranchettes?
The median household in Ranchettes earns $121,445, 46% above the US figure of $83,163 and 61% above Wyoming ($75,532). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ranchettes | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $121,445#145 of 1,312 | $75,532 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 2.9%#14 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Ranchettes?
The median resident of Ranchettes is 49.5 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 52% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #228 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 94.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Ranchettes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 49.5 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 52%#228 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 94.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Ranchettes's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Ranchettes to describe its public schools. 32.3% of adults are obese and 11.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Ranchettes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 32.3%#560 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 11.5%#702 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 13.3%#78 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 8%#372 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Ranchettes?
The average commute in Ranchettes is 18.7 minutes (Wyoming 19.7); 0% of workers take transit and 21.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Ranchettes scores 6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1292 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.1°F and winters 29.1°F, with 15.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Ranchettes | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 18.7 min#235 of 1,312 | 19.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 2.9%#171 of 1,312 | 7.4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 73.9% | 72.6% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 1.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.1% | 3.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 21.6% | 9.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 6#1292 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 18.4 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 40.6 | 18.4 | 0.5 |
| Mar | 49.1 | 25.1 | 1 |
| Apr | 54.8 | 30.8 | 1.8 |
| May | 64.4 | 40.2 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 76.7 | 49.4 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 84.1 | 56.1 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 82 | 54.3 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 73.3 | 45.8 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 59.1 | 33.9 | 1 |
| Nov | 47.5 | 24.7 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 39.3 | 18.1 | 0.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cheyenne.
| Measure | Ranchettes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 46.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 67.1°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 29.1°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 15.4 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cheyenne.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Ranchettes?
Laramie County's air had a median air quality index of 45, and 75% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Laramie County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
| Measure | Ranchettes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 45#664 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#248 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Laramie County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Laramie County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.0095% | 84% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0094% | 83% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0033% | 54% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.009% | 51% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.061% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Ranchettes compare with similar-size cities?
Ranchettes is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #34 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 5,949.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchettes, WYPop. 5,949 | #180 | 65.0 | $121,445 | $831/mo | no data | 18.7 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #215 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data | 18.4 min |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #971 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 | 24.4 min |
| Madison, SDPop. 6,094 | #662 | 55.7 | $65,593 | $981/mo | 99 | 11.4 min |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #1094 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 | 12.7 min |
| Watford City, NDPop. 6,039 | #333 | 61.3 | $102,260 | $1,336/mo | 387 | 20.8 min |
| Chena Ridge, AKPop. 5,881 | #186 | 64.9 | $133,775 | $1,110/mo | no data | 20.9 min |
| St. Johnsbury, VTPop. 5,859 | #334 | 61.3 | $53,711 | $912/mo | 203 | 19.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Ranchettes compare with the rest of Wyoming?
Ranchettes ranks #2 of the 20 Wyoming cities we track, with a score of 65 against Wyoming's statewide 79.9. Its households earn 61% above the Wyoming median.
| City | Rank in WY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, WYPop. 10,756 | #1 | 70.9 | $118,991 | $2,100/mo | 178 |
| Ranchettes, WYPop. 5,949 | #2 | 65.0 | $121,445 | $831/mo | no data |
| Laramie, WYPop. 32,234 | #3 | 61.1 | $55,613 | $925/mo | 93 |
| Gillette, WYPop. 33,431 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,316 | $976/mo | 221 |
| Cody, WYPop. 10,276 | #5 | 60.1 | $72,570 | $1,051/mo | 124 |
| Green River, WYPop. 11,581 | #6 | 59.9 | $84,747 | $921/mo | 123 |
| Douglas, WYPop. 6,420 | #7 | 59.7 | $83,147 | $841/mo | 124 |
| Cheyenne, WYPop. 65,239 | #8 | 59.5 | $78,839 | $1,118/mo | 299 |
| Casper, WYPop. 58,839 | #9 | 57.6 | $70,218 | $1,009/mo | 320 |
| Powell, WYPop. 6,503 | #10 | 57.2 | $63,523 | $764/mo | 273 |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #11 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 |
| Evanston, WYPop. 11,800 | #12 | 56.5 | $76,516 | $805/mo | 163 |
| Worland, WYPop. 4,794 | #13 | 55.7 | $63,357 | $703/mo | 252 |
| Sheridan, WYPop. 19,285 | #14 | 55.5 | $62,867 | $936/mo | 110 |
| Lander, WYPop. 7,432 | #15 | 55.0 | $74,813 | $896/mo | part year |
| Rawlins, WYPop. 8,129 | #16 | 53.9 | $64,773 | $741/mo | 114 |
| Rock Springs, WYPop. 23,127 | #17 | 53.1 | $69,168 | $928/mo | 145 |
| Torrington, WYPop. 6,182 | #18 | 52.5 | $47,902 | $901/mo | 321 |
| Riverton, WYPop. 10,856 | #19 | 45.8 | $55,208 | $921/mo | 817 |
| South Greeley, WYPop. 4,631 | #20 | 40.6 | $56,844 | $1,376/mo | no data |
All 20 Wyoming cities we track, by overall score. Wyoming statewide: median income $75,532, violent crime 179.9 per 100,000.
How is Ranchettes's score calculated?
Ranchettes scores 65 out of 100, #180 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Wyoming's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Ranchettes. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
75.2 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Ranchettes. Similar-size median 56.5.
64.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Ranchettes's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
63.5 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Ranchettes. Similar-size median 50.8.
87.6 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Ranchettes. Similar-size median 48.3.
58.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Ranchettes's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
26.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
67.0 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Ranchettes alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Ranchettes.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Ranchettes.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Ranchettes's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Ranchettes has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Ranchettes
Is Ranchettes, WY a good place to live?
Ranchettes ranks #180 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #34 of 234 towns and #2 of 20 in Wyoming. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #12 of 234) and high household income ($121,445, #17 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($617,500, #215 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Ranchettes?
Ranchettes's cost of living index is 96.5, 4% below the US level of 100 and #526 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $831/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $617,500.
Is Ranchettes safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ranchettes alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ranchettes crime rate or rank it on safety. Wyoming as a whole records 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Ranchettes?
The median household in Ranchettes earns $121,445, 46% above the US figure of $83,163 and 61% above Wyoming ($75,532). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Ranchettes?
Median rent in Ranchettes is $831/mo (Census), #40 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 8.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Ranchettes?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Ranchettes is $617,500, #1088 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Ranchettes?
We have too few school records for Ranchettes to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Ranchettes?
The average commute is 18.7 minutes, #235 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.7 minutes across Wyoming. 2.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Ranchettes?
Ranchettes averages 46.9°F over the year, 67.1°F in summer and 29.1°F in winter, with 15.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Ranchettes walkable?
Ranchettes scores 6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1292 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Ranchettes at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Laramie County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Ranchettes?
Laramie County's air had a median air quality index of 45, and 75% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Ranchettes?
Ranchettes has 5,949 residents. The median resident of Ranchettes is 49.5 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 52% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #228 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 94.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Ranchettes compare with the rest of Wyoming?
Ranchettes ranks #2 of the 20 Wyoming cities we track, with a score of 65 against Wyoming's statewide 79.9. Its households earn 61% above the Wyoming median.
What cities are similar in size to Ranchettes?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Ranchettes's population of 5,949 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Kingston, RI (#215 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Madison, SD (#662 overall), and Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall). Ranchettes is #180.