The Town FilesWorland, Wyoming
City in Washakie County · population 4,773 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,300
- Household income
- $63,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 41.4
Worland is a city of 4,773 people in Washakie County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $185,300, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more walkable than 91% of Wyoming towns, better for cycling than 91% of Wyoming towns, more vibrant than 87% of Wyoming towns.
How Worland 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 Worland is worth $185,300, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $63,357, which is more affordable than 79% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $703 a month. 70.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Worland | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,300 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $703 | $902 |
| Median household income | $63,357 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.7% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Worland
| People | Worland | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 10.5 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.4% | 89.6% |
Weather in Worland
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 3.9°F. About 8.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.8 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Worland since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 18, 1975 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 1975.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 1998.
Severe weather in Washakie County since 1996
Washakie County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| August 5, 2017 | Flood | DR-4327: Flooding |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | DR-557: Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Washakie County
Washakie County had 3,571 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,541 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Worland itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Worland
6 public schools with 1,090 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worland High School | 9-12 | 366 | 13.1 |
| Worland Middle School | 6-8 | 233 | 12.9 |
| West Side Elementary | 4-5 | 185 | 12.3 |
| South Side Elementary | 2-3 | 162 | 10.1 |
| East Side Elementary | K-1 | 144 | 10.3 |
| Wyoming Boys School | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Worland
- Thermopolis, WY28.7 mi · 2,725 people · home $211,400
Worland questions
Is Worland, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Worland scores better for retirees than 50% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 22%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Worland?
The median owner-occupied home in Worland is valued at $185,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,357, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $703 a month.
What is the weather like in Worland?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 3.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.6 inches of precipitation a year and 27.8 inches of snow.
Does Worland get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Worland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 18, 1975. 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)