The Town FilesWeston County, Wyoming
6,826 people. The median home is worth $221,700 (typical Wyoming town: $270,400) and the median household earns $89,509.
Towns in Weston County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 3,374 | $178,900 | $82,734 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| Weston County | Typical Wyoming town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,700 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $698 | $902 |
| Median household income | $89,509 | $69,545 |
| Median age | 44.0 | 39.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
2,431 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,063 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 906 storm events in Weston County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Weston County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 3, 2012 | Fire | FM-2995: Oil Creek Fire |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 1, 2001 | Fire | FM-2370: Wy- Elk Mountain Fire Complex - 08/01/01 |
| December 13, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1351: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).