Big Horn County

Big Horn County is located in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border, extending from the Bighorn Basin eastward into the Bighorn Mountains and adjacent foothills. Established in 1890 during Wyoming’s early statehood period, it has long been shaped by irrigation agriculture and regional transportation routes connecting the basin to nearby markets. The county is small in population, with roughly 12,000 residents, and is characterized by a predominantly rural settlement pattern centered on a handful of small towns. Its landscape ranges from broad sagebrush plains and river valleys to high-elevation forested terrain, supporting farming and ranching as well as public-land uses. The local economy is anchored by agriculture, public services, and resource-related employment, with outdoor recreation also contributing on a seasonal basis. The county seat and largest community is Basin.

Big Horn County is in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border and includes communities such as Basin, Greybull, and Lovell. The county lies within the Bighorn Basin region and contains parts of the Bighorn Mountains and Bighorn Canyon area.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Big Horn County, Wyoming, the county had:

• Population (2020): 11,521
• Population estimate (2023): 11,630

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (latest available county profile values):

• Under 18 years: 23.3%
• Age 65 years and over: 18.9%
• Female persons: 50.5%
• Male persons (derived from total): 49.5%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• White alone: 78.4%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 14.3%
• Black or African American alone: 0.6%
• Asian alone: 0.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
• Two or more races: 6.1%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 11.4%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• Households (2019–2023): 4,231
• Persons per household (2019–2023): 2.65
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2019–2023): 72.3%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2019–2023): $198,200
• Median gross rent (2019–2023): $901
• Housing units (2019–2023): 5,146

For local government and planning resources, visit the Big Horn County official website.

Big Horn County, Wyoming is a large, sparsely populated county with dispersed towns and significant rural areas, a geography that can constrain fixed-network buildout and make digital communication (including email) more dependent on available broadband and device access.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published, so email adoption is commonly inferred from proxy indicators such as household broadband subscriptions, computer ownership, and age structure from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey profiles for Big Horn County report measures for broadband subscriptions and computer access, which serve as leading indicators of residents’ practical ability to use email at home.

Age distribution is relevant because older populations tend to have lower rates of online account adoption and routine email use than working-age adults; Big Horn County’s age structure in ACS tables can be used to gauge this influence (see ACS demographic and technology tables). Gender composition is typically less predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity and is mainly useful for describing overall population structure in ACS.

Connectivity limitations are shaped by rural last-mile economics and terrain; availability patterns can be reviewed via the FCC National Broadband Map and local planning materials from Big Horn County government.

Big Horn County is in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border, with the county seat at Basin and larger population centers including Greybull, Lovell, and Cowley. The county is predominantly rural with substantial topographic variation, including the Bighorn Mountains in the east and broad basins and agricultural valleys (Bighorn River and tributaries). Low population density, long distances between communities, and mountainous terrain are key constraints on mobile network propagation and backhaul, and they also influence where mobile broadband is economically feasible to deploy.

Network availability (coverage) vs. adoption (use)

Network availability refers to whether mobile service is reported as present in a location (coverage by one or more providers, by technology generation such as LTE or 5G). Adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to and use mobile service or mobile internet at home or on the move. These measures differ in rural counties where coverage may exist along highways and towns while adoption varies with income, age structure, and the availability of wired alternatives.

Mobile penetration / access indicators (county-level adoption where available)

County-specific “mobile penetration” is not commonly published as a single indicator, but several public datasets provide partial measures of access and subscription:

• Household internet subscription and “cellular data plan” reliance (county-level): The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides county estimates for household internet subscription types, including households that report a cellular data plan as part of their internet subscription. These data are the most widely used public source for distinguishing between wired subscriptions and households that rely on mobile data for internet access. Source: Census.gov (data.census.gov).
  Limitation: ACS measures household subscription status and is not a direct measure of individual mobile phone ownership. Margins of error can be large in small populations.

• Smartphone vs. non-smartphone ownership: Publicly accessible county-level smartphone ownership is generally limited. National surveys (e.g., Pew Research Center) provide robust smartphone ownership estimates at the U.S. level, but not consistently at the county level. Source for national benchmark context: Pew Research Center mobile fact sheet.
  Limitation: County-specific device-type shares typically require proprietary datasets.

• Local context on population and housing dispersion: The Census Bureau provides demographic and housing characteristics relevant to mobile adoption and infrastructure economics (age distribution, household counts, density). Source: Census QuickFacts for Big Horn County, Wyoming.
  Limitation: These are correlates of adoption rather than direct measures of mobile subscription.

Mobile internet usage patterns and technology availability (4G/5G)

Reported 4G LTE and 5G availability

• FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC): The FCC publishes provider-reported mobile broadband coverage by technology and provider. This is the primary public source for mapping where LTE and 5G are claimed to be available at a granular level. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
  Interpretation notes:

  • In rural/mountain terrain, coverage footprints often follow towns, valleys, and major roads; mountainous areas can have major coverage gaps due to line-of-sight and limited tower siting.
  • FCC mobile coverage is based on standardized propagation models submitted by providers; it represents availability, not actual experienced service at every location.

• Wyoming broadband mapping and planning: The State of Wyoming maintains broadband program information and mapping initiatives that can complement FCC availability data and provide planning context. Source: Wyoming Broadband Office.
  Limitation: State materials generally emphasize broadband overall and may not provide county-specific mobile adoption rates.

Practical usage patterns in rural counties (evidence-based, not county-specific)

• LTE as the baseline wide-area mobile technology: In most rural U.S. areas, LTE remains the predominant wide-area mobile layer due to mature coverage and device compatibility. The FCC map is the best public reference for whether LTE is reported across Big Horn County. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
• 5G distribution: Rural 5G is often concentrated near populated places and along transportation corridors, with more limited reach in complex terrain. Verification at the location level relies on the FCC map and provider filings rather than countywide averages. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
  Limitation: Public datasets do not provide a single, definitive countywide “% of residents with 5G service” measure that also reflects real-world signal quality.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

• Smartphones as the dominant mobile access device: Nationally, smartphones are the primary device used for mobile internet access; basic phones represent a smaller share of mobile devices. This pattern is documented at the national level by Pew Research Center. Source: Pew Research Center mobile fact sheet.
  County limitation: Publicly available sources do not consistently provide Big Horn County–specific smartphone ownership rates.

• Mobile broadband-capable hotspots and fixed wireless substitution: In rural areas, some households use mobile hotspots or cellular routers as their primary home connection, particularly where wired broadband is limited. The closest public indicator is ACS household internet subscription reporting a “cellular data plan.” Source: Census.gov (ACS internet subscription tables).
  Limitation: ACS does not separately enumerate hotspot/router device ownership; it captures subscription types.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, terrain, and settlement pattern (connectivity constraints)

• Mountains and rugged terrain: The Bighorn Mountains and associated terrain create line-of-sight challenges and increase the number of sites needed for continuous coverage. Coverage tends to be more contiguous in valleys and flatter basins and more fragmented in mountainous areas. Authoritative availability mapping is best sourced from the FCC. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
• Low population density and dispersed housing: Sparse settlement reduces the economic incentive for dense tower grids and fiber backhaul, affecting both availability and performance consistency. Population and housing density context comes from the Census Bureau. Source: Census QuickFacts.

Demographics and affordability (adoption drivers)

• Age structure and income: Mobile-only internet reliance is often higher among lower-income households and can differ by age. County-level demographic and income context is available from the Census Bureau and can be compared against county-level ACS internet subscription types (including cellular data plans). Sources: Census QuickFacts and Census.gov (ACS).
  Limitation: Demographic variables can be measured locally, but their specific relationship to mobile adoption in Big Horn County is not directly quantified in public county-level mobile ownership datasets.

• Tribal communities and service areas: Big Horn County includes communities near the Crow Reservation across the Montana border and has regional cross-border travel patterns; rural and tribal-adjacent regions in the wider area often face infrastructure and affordability challenges. Public, county-specific mobile adoption measures for these subareas are limited; availability is best evaluated via FCC mapping. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Data limitations specific to Big Horn County

• Adoption vs. availability gap: FCC coverage layers describe where networks are reported to be available, while ACS describes household subscription types. Neither dataset directly measures individual mobile phone ownership for Big Horn County, and neither provides a complete picture of real-world signal reliability in mountainous terrain. Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Census.gov (ACS).
• Device-type detail at county scale: Public data do not reliably provide county-level smartphone vs. basic phone shares; national benchmarks are available from Pew. Source: Pew Research Center.

Primary sources for county-specific verification

• Coverage (LTE/5G by provider and technology): FCC National Broadband Map
• Household internet subscription types, including “cellular data plan” (adoption proxy): Census.gov (ACS)
• Population, density, and demographic context: Census QuickFacts (Big Horn County, WY)
• State broadband planning context and mapping initiatives: Wyoming Broadband Office
• Local government context: Big Horn County, Wyoming official website

Big Horn County is in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border, with Basin as the county seat and a regional population center in Lovell. The county’s economy is shaped by agriculture (including irrigated farming along the Bighorn River), energy activity in the broader Bighorn Basin region, and outdoor recreation tied to nearby public lands and the Bighorn Mountains, all of which tend to support practical, community-oriented uses of social media (local news, events, buy/sell groups, and school or civic updates).

User statistics (penetration/active use)

• County-specific social media penetration is not published in major national surveys; most reputable datasets report at the national or state level rather than by county.
• National benchmarks commonly used for rural counties include:
  • U.S. adults using social media: approximately 7 in 10 (about 70%) according to Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet.
  • Wyoming context: Wyoming is predominantly rural with small population centers; rural residency is associated with slightly lower social media use than urban/suburban areas in Pew’s reporting (see the community type breaks in the Pew fact sheet).
• Internet access is a key limiter in rural areas. Nationally, rural adults are less likely than urban/suburban adults to have home broadband, affecting intensity and type of platform use (streaming-heavy platforms tend to be more sensitive to connectivity). See Pew Research Center’s Internet/Broadband Fact Sheet.

Age group trends

Age is the strongest predictor of social media use in U.S. survey research.

• Highest use: 18–29 adults (consistently the top-using group across platforms in Pew’s reporting).
• High but lower than youngest adults: 30–49.
• Moderate: 50–64.
• Lowest: 65+, though still a substantial minority on at least one major platform.
  Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-age distributions.

Gender breakdown

• Overall social media use: Pew typically finds men and women are similarly likely to use social media in general, while platform choice differs by gender.
• Platform differences (national patterns):
  • Pinterest and Facebook skew more female.
  • Reddit and some discussion-centric platforms skew more male.
  • Instagram and TikTok are closer to parity but vary by age cohort. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-level platform shares are not released in reputable public survey series, so the most defensible approach is to cite national platform reach as the baseline commonly used for local planning and comparisons:

• YouTube: about 8 in 10 U.S. adults (≈ 83%)
• Facebook: about 2 in 3 (≈ 68%)
• Instagram: about half (≈ 47%)
• Pinterest: about one-third (≈ 35%)
• TikTok: about one-third (≈ 33%)
• LinkedIn: about 3 in 10 (≈ 30%)
• X (formerly Twitter): about 1 in 5 (≈ 22%)
• Snapchat: about 2 in 10 (≈ 18%)
• WhatsApp: about 2 in 10 (≈ 19%) Source: Pew Research Center (platform usage).
  These rankings generally align with usage patterns observed in rural U.S. communities, where Facebook and YouTube tend to be foundational and newer platforms skew younger.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Local-information and community-group behavior: Rural counties commonly concentrate engagement in Facebook Groups, community pages, and event postings due to their utility for schools, local government notices, sports schedules, and buy/sell/trade activity. This is consistent with Facebook’s broad reach and older age penetration shown in Pew’s platform data.
• Video-first consumption: YouTube’s high reach supports how-to, agriculture/equipment content, weather and road updates, and long-form local or regional coverage; national dominance is documented by Pew.
• Age-driven platform segmentation:
  • Younger adults (18–29) over-index on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, with higher daily use and short-form video engagement.
  • Older adults (50+) concentrate more on Facebook and YouTube and are less likely to use TikTok/Snapchat. Source: Pew platform-by-age distributions.
• News exposure and civic information: Social platforms play a significant role in news discovery nationally; patterns vary by platform, with Facebook and YouTube frequently implicated in incidental news exposure. See Pew Research Center’s Social Media and News Fact Sheet.
• Connectivity-sensitive engagement: Rural broadband constraints are associated with heavier reliance on mobile-first browsing and platforms that function well under variable bandwidth, while high-bandwidth live streaming and high-resolution video posting can be less prevalent. This aligns with documented rural broadband gaps in Pew’s broadband reporting.

Big Horn County family-related records are primarily maintained through Wyoming state systems, with some county custodianship for court and property filings. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are issued by the Wyoming Department of Health – Vital Statistics Services, not by the county clerk; certified copies are requested through the state office (mail and other state-supported request methods). Adoption records and other family-court matters are handled through the courts; filings and case access are managed within the Wyoming Judicial Branch framework and are typically accessed through the local clerk of court at the Big Horn County government offices.

Associate- and family-linking public records also include marriage documents recorded by the Big Horn County Clerk (marriage licenses/certificates) and land records recorded by the County Clerk/Recorder, which can show shared addresses, joint ownership, and name changes. The county provides general office contact and access information through its official website; in-person requests are made at the relevant office counter during business hours.

Public databases vary by record type. Vital records are restricted to eligible requestors under state rules; recent court records involving juveniles, adoption, and sensitive family matters are commonly confidential or sealed. Older recorded documents and many civil filings are generally public, subject to redaction policies and statutory exemptions.

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

• Marriage licenses are issued by the Big Horn County Clerk. The license application and issuance record are part of the county’s official marriage file.
• After the ceremony, the person who performed the marriage returns the completed license for recording. The recorded document is commonly treated as the county’s marriage certificate/return.

Divorce records (decrees and case files)

• Divorce decrees are issued by the Wyoming District Court serving Big Horn County (the county’s court of general jurisdiction). The decree is part of the divorce case record.
• The broader case file may include pleadings, findings, orders on custody/child support, property division, and related filings.

Annulment records

• Annulments are handled as civil actions in the Wyoming District Court and are maintained in the same manner as other domestic-relations case files, with final orders/judgments included in the court record.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage records

• Filed/recorded with: Big Horn County Clerk (marriage license issuance and recorded return).
• Access: Copies are typically obtained through the County Clerk’s office by requesting a certified copy or non-certified copy, subject to the clerk’s procedures, fees, and identification requirements.

Divorce and annulment records

• Filed with: Clerk of District Court for the Wyoming District Court in Big Horn County (case docket and filings, including the final decree/order).
• Access: Court records are generally accessed through the Clerk of District Court by case number or party name search, subject to court rules on public access, copying fees, and restrictions for confidential content. Some docket information may also be available through Wyoming’s state court access systems where provided by the judiciary.

State-level vital records context

• Wyoming maintains statewide vital records through the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services, which issues certified copies of certain vital records under state law. County marriage records remain recorded locally, while statewide systems may also contain marriage data used for vital statistics administration.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license and recorded return

Commonly includes:

• Full names of both parties (including prior/maiden names where reported)
• Date and place of marriage and date of license issuance
• Ages or dates of birth (varies by form and era)
• Residences and/or places of birth (varies)
• Officiant’s name and authority; witnesses (where required/recorded)
• Recording information (book/page or instrument number)

Divorce decree and court file

Commonly includes:

• Parties’ names and case number
• Date of decree and judicial findings/orders
• Terms addressing dissolution of the marriage and restoration of a former name (when ordered)
• Orders on division of property and debts
• Orders on custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support (as applicable)
• Sealing/confidentiality directives (when entered by the court)

Annulment orders and court file

Commonly includes:

• Parties’ names and case number
• Basis and legal findings supporting annulment
• Disposition of issues involving children, support, and property (as applicable)
• Any name-change provisions and confidentiality directives (when entered)

Privacy and legal restrictions

Marriage records

• County-recorded marriage documents are generally treated as public records, but access may be limited for specific data elements protected by law or policy (for example, redaction of sensitive identifiers). Certified-copy issuance is typically subject to identity verification and fee schedules set by the custodian.

Divorce and annulment records

• Court records are generally public unless sealed or restricted by statute, court rule, or court order.
• Certain categories of information are commonly treated as confidential or subject to redaction, including:
  • Minor children’s identifying information (as protected by court rules)
  • Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal identifiers
  • Sealed filings, protected addresses, and confidential financial or medical records when the court restricts access
• Domestic-relations cases may contain documents that are publicly accessible in part (for example, the decree) while attachments or specific filings may be restricted or redacted under Wyoming court access rules.

Big Horn County is in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border, anchored by the communities of Basin (county seat), Greybull, Lovell, Byron, Cowley, and Manderson. The county is largely rural, with population concentrated in small towns along the Bighorn River and near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Community context is shaped by agriculture, local government and school employment, small-business services, and regional travel to larger trade centers.

Education Indicators

Public schools (district structure and school names)

Public K–12 education in Big Horn County is primarily served by two districts:

• Big Horn County School District #1 (Basin/Greybull area)
  Schools commonly listed for the district include:

  • Basin Jr/Sr High School (Basin)
  • Laura Irwin Elementary School (Basin)
  • Greybull Elementary School (Greybull)
  • Greybull High School (Greybull)
    (School naming/grade configurations can change over time; the district’s official directory is the authoritative source.)

• Big Horn County School District #2 (Lovell/North Big Horn area)
  Schools commonly listed for the district include:

  • Lovell High School (Lovell)
  • Lovell Middle School (Lovell)
  • Lovell Elementary School (Lovell)
  • Byron Elementary School (Byron)
    (The district directory is the authoritative source.)

Official school and district listings are published through the Wyoming Department of Education and district webpages; see the [Wyoming Department of Education](https://edu.wyoming.gov/ target="_blank") for statewide district references and accountability reporting.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios: County-specific ratios vary by district and school and are typically reported through district/state accountability profiles. In rural Wyoming counties, ratios commonly fall in the mid-teens per teacher (a reasonable proxy when school-level figures are not immediately available in a single county table).
• Graduation rates: Graduation rates are reported by district and high school through Wyoming’s accountability and reporting systems rather than consistently as a single county figure. State and district accountability publications provide the most recent cohort graduation rates; see [Wyoming school accountability and reporting](https://edu.wyoming.gov/data/ target="_blank").

(Note: A single, unified “Big Horn County graduation rate” is not always published; district-level graduation rates are the standard reporting unit.)

Adult education levels (attainment)

Adult educational attainment for Big Horn County is published through U.S. Census Bureau survey products. The most commonly cited county indicators are:

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Reported in the American Community Survey (ACS) county tables.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Also reported in ACS county tables.

For the most recent annually updated county estimates, use [U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Big Horn County, Wyoming](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/bighorncountywyoming target="_blank"), which summarizes “High school graduate or higher” and “Bachelor’s degree or higher” from the ACS.

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Wyoming districts commonly participate in state-supported CTE pathways (agriculture, skilled trades, business/IT, family and consumer sciences, and related fields), aligned with local workforce needs in rural counties. District program offerings are typically documented in course catalogs and Wyoming CTE reporting.
• Advanced coursework (AP/dual enrollment): Availability varies by high school and year. In Wyoming, advanced options often include a mix of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and/or dual/concurrent enrollment through Wyoming community colleges and distance learning. District high school program guides are the primary source for current offerings.

(Note: A consolidated county-level inventory of AP, dual enrollment, and specific STEM academies is not typically published as a single dataset; school course catalogs and district program pages are the standard references.)

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Safety measures: Wyoming districts generally maintain standard safety protocols (visitor controls, emergency operations plans, drills, and coordination with local law enforcement). Specific measures vary by building and are documented through district policy manuals and board-approved safety plans.
• Counseling resources: School counseling services (academic counseling, social-emotional supports, and crisis response protocols) are typically available at the secondary level and often at elementary levels in smaller districts through counselors or shared-service arrangements. Staffing patterns are reported at the district level.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

County unemployment is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. The most recent annual average rate (and monthly updates) are available via:

• [BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)](https://www.bls.gov/lau/ target="_blank")
• [Wyoming Department of Workforce Services](https://dws.wyo.gov/ target="_blank")

(Note: The unemployment rate changes month to month; the LAUS annual average is the standard “most recent year” benchmark.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Big Horn County’s employment base is typical of rural north-central Wyoming, with concentration in:

• Agriculture and ranching (crop and livestock operations, farm support services)
• Government and public education (county/municipal government, school districts)
• Health care and social assistance (clinics, long-term care, outpatient services)
• Retail trade and local services (grocery, auto services, hospitality)
• Construction (residential, infrastructure, energy-related support where present)
• Manufacturing and transportation/warehousing at smaller scales relative to metro areas

County industry detail is published through the Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns and related programs and through state labor-market reporting.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational patterns commonly include:

• Management and office/administrative support (public administration, education administration, small business)
• Education, training, and library occupations (teachers and support staff)
• Health care practitioners and support
• Construction and extraction; installation/maintenance/repair
• Transportation and material moving
• Sales and service occupations
• Farming, fishing, and forestry (higher share than urban areas)

Occupational distributions by county are available from ACS and state labor-market profiles.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean commute time: The ACS publishes county mean travel time to work (minutes). Big Horn County’s commuting pattern is generally characterized by shorter in-town commutes for residents of Basin, Greybull, and Lovell, and longer rural drives for residents on acreage or in smaller communities.
• The most direct source for the county’s published mean commute time and commuting mode split is [Census QuickFacts (commuting and travel time)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/bighorncountywyoming target="_blank").

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

• Rural counties in Wyoming commonly show a mix of local employment (schools, local government, health services, agriculture, retail) and out-of-county commuting for specialized jobs (regional health services, energy-related work, and larger retail/service hubs).
• The ACS “commuting flows” and “place of work vs. residence” products (and LEHD/OnTheMap where available) are typical sources for quantifying the share working inside vs. outside the county; see [Census commuting data tools](https://www.census.gov/topics/employment/commuting.html target="_blank").

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

• Big Horn County’s homeownership rate and renter share are published in the ACS and summarized on [Census QuickFacts](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/bighorncountywyoming target="_blank"). Rural Wyoming counties commonly have high owner-occupancy relative to national averages, reflecting single-family housing stock and multigenerational residency patterns.
  (Note: The QuickFacts page provides the most recent ACS-based owner-occupied housing unit percentage for the county.)

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value: Reported by the ACS and summarized on [Census QuickFacts](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/bighorncountywyoming target="_blank").
• Recent trends (proxy): Wyoming’s smaller counties have generally experienced moderate appreciation compared with high-growth mountain/resort markets, with pricing influenced by interest rates, limited inventory, and construction costs rather than rapid population influx. For transaction-based trend context, statewide and local market reports from the Wyoming REALTOR® association and regional MLS summaries are commonly used proxies when a single county time series is not published in ACS.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Published through the ACS and summarized on [Census QuickFacts](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/bighorncountywyoming target="_blank").
• County rental markets are typically thin (limited apartment inventory), with rents influenced by available units in Lovell, Greybull, and Basin and by single-family rentals.

Types of housing

• Single-family detached homes are the dominant form in the county’s towns and surrounding rural areas.
• Manufactured homes and mobile home parks are common components of affordable housing supply in smaller Wyoming communities.
• Apartments and small multiplexes exist primarily in town centers (Lovell, Greybull, Basin) but at a smaller scale than urban areas.
• Rural lots/acreage properties are prevalent outside incorporated areas, often tied to agricultural land use and larger parcel sizes.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• In Basin, Greybull, and Lovell, housing close to schools, town offices, clinics, and grocery/retail is generally within short driving distance due to small-town layout.
• Outside town cores, residential patterns shift to larger parcels with longer distances to schools and services, increasing reliance on personal vehicles and school bus routes.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Wyoming property tax is based on assessed value and local mill levies, with residential property assessed at a fraction of market value under state law and taxed by overlapping jurisdictions (county, municipalities, school districts, special districts).
• County-level effective property tax rates and typical annual tax amounts are commonly summarized by national aggregators using local levy data; for authoritative context on Wyoming property taxation, see the [Wyoming Department of Revenue – Property Tax](https://revenue.wyo.gov/divisions/property-tax target="_blank").
  (Note: A single “average rate” for the county can vary by location and levy area within the county; typical homeowner tax cost depends on home value and the applicable mill levy.)