City safety & data profile

LaramieWY

Laramie, WY is a 32K-resident city in Albany County with a median household income of $55,613.

Albany County, Wyoming. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Laramie, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Laramie has a population larger than 66% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $319,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

32K
Population
Top 34%
By size
$55,613
Median income
$319,500
Median home
22.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Laramie

Laramie posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Laramie area.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Laramie

Where Laramie income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,613 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Laramie, WY beyond the headline numbers

Laramie sits inside Albany County, Wyoming, at roughly 41.31°N, -105.59°W. Population 32,158, $55,613 median household income. Median home value $319,500, median rent $925. Poverty rate 22.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Laramie's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 30.2%, then obesity at 28%. 1 hospital in/around Laramie, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Laramie from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
32,158
Laramie
Median Income
$55,613
-18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$319,500
+40% vs avg
Median Age
26.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Albany County) - Laramie's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
38K+4%
Median Income
$61,917+45%
Median Home Value
$333,000+65%
Poverty Rate
20.9%-20%
Unemployment
3.7%-24%

Economics

Economics indicators for Laramie, WY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$925/mo
Poverty Rate
22.5% +58% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 56.2%
Work From Home 10.8%
Public Transit 2.4%

Population

White 82.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
30.2%
Obesity
28%
High Blood Pressure
24.3%
Binge Drinking
19.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Physical Inactivity
18.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.6%
Current Smoking
11.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Current Asthma
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.8%
Annual Checkup 66.5%

Other Measures

Diabetes
7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.3%
Stroke
2.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
IVINSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LARAMIE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Laramie, WY? ▼
Laramie, WY has a population of 32,158 people, located in Albany County, Wyoming.
What is the median household income in Laramie? ▼
The median household income in Laramie, WY is $55,613 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.5%.
What is the median home value in Laramie? ▼
The median home value in Laramie, WY is $319,500. Median rent is $925/month.
What are the top health concerns in Laramie? ▼
The top health indicators in Laramie include Short Sleep Duration (30.2%), Obesity (28%), High Blood Pressure (24.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Laramie? ▼
Laramie has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Laramie? ▼
The median age in Laramie, WY is 26.9 years. 56.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Laramie, WY is located in Albany County, Wyoming. With a population of 32K and a $55,613 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Laramie area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Laramie's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Laramie area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Laramie against Wyoming peers on any ranking lens. Explore Wyoming

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Albany County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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