City profile · Wyoming · Census ACS 2023

Shoshoni, WY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Shoshoni - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

629
Residents
$54,226
Median income
$83,800
Median home
$963
Median rent (state)

Shoshoni - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Shoshoni lands in the 26th percentile for household income and the 99th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

26th
percentile, household income
4th
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
99th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Shoshoni, WY

Shoshoni is a small town in Wyoming, home to 629 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Shoshoni brings in $54,226 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.6%. Typical homes in Shoshoni are valued around $83,800, and the median resident age is 39.8 years. Educational attainment runs 6.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 45.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 2 residential building permits were authorized in Shoshoni (Building Boom), up 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Shoshoni reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 0.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Shoshoni's yearly average temperature at 45.6°F with 8.0 inches of precipitation per year and 17.5 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Wyoming run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Wyoming at 92.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $963 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Wyoming's average monthly utility costs around $180 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 59.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

629 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wyoming

Median Household Income

$54,226 /yr

Poverty 15.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wyoming average

How does Shoshoni compare to other US cities?

Where Shoshoni sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 26% higher than other cities
Home value 4% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 99% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Wyoming alone, Shoshoni ranks #1 of 24 Wyoming cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Shoshoni against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wyoming only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wyoming-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Shoshoni near the bottom of Wyoming's cities

Among the 150 Wyoming cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Shoshoni ranks #73 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Shoshoni only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#112 of 135
17th percentile in Wyoming
Median Gross Rent
#73 of 150
0th percentile in Wyoming
Median Home Value
#121 of 128
5th percentile in Wyoming
Poverty Rate
#20 of 149
86th percentile in Wyoming
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#134 of 150
10th percentile in Wyoming

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wyoming only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

26thIncome percentile
99thSafety percentile

26th percentile nationally for median household income · 99th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Shoshoni's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Shoshoni's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 72 Avg. percentile National median
Shoshoni's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Shoshoni's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$83,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 96% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Shoshoni $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Shoshoni, WY Shoshoni, WY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Shoshoni, WY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Shoshoni, WY median $54,226/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Shoshoni, WY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Shoshoni, WY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 6.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
629
Median Income
$54,226
Median Home Value
$83,800
Median Age
39.8
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Labor force participation
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
45.6°F
Annual Precipitation
8.0"
Annual Snowfall
17.5"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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470 residents480 residents490 residents500 residents510 residents520 residents 202020212022202320242025 476 residents 509 residents ▲ +6.9%
Shoshoni's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 9
2021 1
2022 1
2023 3
2024 2

Permit volume increased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
15.4%

Based on 228 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wyoming - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$180
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wyoming state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wyoming state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Shoshoni sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$963/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
59.7 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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628 people
Thayne
628 people
Alta
656 people
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661 people
Diamondville
676 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Shoshoni's 629 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Akiachak, AK
629 people
Buckland, AK
629 people
Vermont, IL
629 people
Milroy, IN
629 people
Monroe, IN
629 people
Fontanelle, IA
629 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Shoshoni's $54,226 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Mason, TX
$54,226 median income
Monroeville, IN
$54,222 median income
Scott, LA
$54,220 median income
Paris, MO
$54,219 median income
Capron, VA
$54,219 median income
Arpin, WI
$54,219 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Shoshoni, WY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Shoshoni, WY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.9% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.3% White 83.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 6.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.1% Two or more races 4.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Shoshoni compares to nearby Wyoming cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Shoshoni (this city) 629 $54,226
Casper Mountain 628 $104,265
Thayne 628 $86,458
Alta 656 $166,667
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WY FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Shoshoni, WY?

What is the population of Shoshoni, WY? +

Shoshoni, WY has a population of 629 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Shoshoni, WY? +

In Shoshoni, the typical household earns $54,226 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Shoshoni? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Shoshoni; the closest available measure is the Wyoming state average, a cost of living index of 92.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wyoming vary by metro area.

Is Shoshoni, WY safe? +

Shoshoni has a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Shoshoni, WY? +

Shoshoni's median home value sits at $83,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Shoshoni? +

Shoshoni has an average annual temperature of 45.6°F, 8.0 inches of precipitation, and 17.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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