The Town FilesTorrington, Wyoming
City in Goshen County · population 6,119 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,500
- Household income
- $47,902
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 39.8
Torrington is a city of 6,119 people in Goshen County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $197,500, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks hipper than 86% of Wyoming towns, more of a college town than 78% of Wyoming towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wyoming towns.
How Torrington ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Torrington is worth $197,500, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $47,902, which is more affordable than 41% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $901 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Torrington | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,500 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $901 | $902 |
| Median household income | $47,902 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Torrington
| People | Torrington | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 13.6 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.9% | 89.6% |
Weather in Torrington
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 12.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.2 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Torrington since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 26, 1955 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 3, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 119 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 21, 2013.
Severe weather in Goshen County since 1996
Goshen County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for biological, severe storm, severe ice storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| December 13, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1351: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 17, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1268: Wy - Winter Storm 10/5/98 |
Jobs and pay in Goshen County
Goshen County had 4,096 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,489 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Torrington itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Torrington
6 public schools with 1,093 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High School | 9-12 | 325 | 12.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary | K-2 | 253 | 10.5 |
| Torrington Middle School | 6-8 | 252 | 11.5 |
| Trail Elementary | 3-5 | 232 | 11.6 |
| Platte River School | 9-12 | 31 | 15.5 |
| Saint Joseph's Children's Home | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Torrington
- Scottsbluff, NE29.5 mi · 14,436 people · home $137,700
Torrington questions
Is Torrington, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Torrington scores better for retirees than 51% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 21%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Torrington?
The median owner-occupied home in Torrington is valued at $197,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,902, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $901 a month.
What is the weather like in Torrington?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.8 inches of precipitation a year and 31.2 inches of snow.
Does Torrington get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Torrington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 26, 1955. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)