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Farson, WY

Farson, WY.

Population: 997 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Farson, WY is $432,865 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 504 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$432,865

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

504

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$432,865
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+32.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$432,865
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$325,000
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$142
Median days on market
504 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Farson-Eden High School, Farson-Eden Elementary, Farson-Eden Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
38.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
20.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Oregon National Historic Trail (13 mi)
National parks include
Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail, California National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Farson Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-31 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,397
Households with broadband internet
41.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,760
Average weekly wage
$1,352
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FarsonState medianUS median
Median home value$432,865$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$325,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market504 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,397$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Farson, WY?
$432,865.
What is the median sale price in Farson, WY?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Farson, WY?
Median days on market: 504 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Farson, WY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Farson, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Farson, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Farson, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Farson, WY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Farson, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Farson, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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