Lincoln County is located in southwestern Wyoming along the Idaho and Utah borders, stretching from the Star Valley region on the west to high desert basins and portions of the Wyoming Range to the east. Established in 1911 from part of Uinta County, it developed around ranching and agriculture in its river valleys and later expanded into energy production and recreation-oriented services tied to nearby public lands. The county is sparsely populated and rural in character, with a population on the order of about 20,000 residents. Communities are small and widely spaced, and the economy has traditionally centered on livestock, hay production, and oil and natural gas activity, alongside tourism associated with forests, wildlife habitat, and access to mountain landscapes. Cultural life reflects a mix of agricultural heritage and outdoor-based seasonal activity. The county seat is Kemmerer, a historic coal-mining town that functions as the county’s primary administrative center.

Lincoln County Local Demographic Profile

Lincoln County is in southwestern Wyoming along the Idaho and Utah borders, encompassing communities in and around the Star Valley and the Interstate 80 corridor. The county seat is Kemmerer, and the largest town is often reported as Evanston (depending on source and municipal status definitions used locally). For local government and planning resources, visit the Lincoln County official website.

Population Size

County-level population totals are published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Use the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov portal to retrieve the most recent Lincoln County, WY population figure (Decennial Census and annual estimates, where available).

Age & Gender

Age distribution and sex composition tables for Lincoln County are provided through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) and Decennial Census data products. The most direct county profile tables are accessible via data.census.gov (search “Lincoln County, Wyoming” and select topics for Age and Sex).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Race and Hispanic/Latino origin statistics for Lincoln County are available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Census and ACS profile tables. County-level breakdowns can be retrieved through data.census.gov by selecting Lincoln County, WY and viewing profile or detailed tables under Race and Ethnicity.

Household & Housing Data

Household counts, average household size, housing unit totals, occupancy (owner vs. renter), and vacancy measures for Lincoln County are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau in ACS and Decennial Census tables. These county-level household and housing characteristics are available through data.census.gov (topics: Households; Housing).

Email Usage

Lincoln County, Wyoming’s large area, mountainous terrain, and small, dispersed towns contribute to uneven broadband availability, which shapes reliance on email and other online communication. Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published; broadband subscription, device access, and demographics serve as proxies.

Digital access indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) show household broadband subscription and computer availability (including smartphone-only access) as key constraints on routine email use, especially where fixed service is limited or costly.

Age distribution from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates the share of older adults versus working-age residents; higher proportions of older residents are commonly associated with lower adoption of newer digital services and greater dependence on basic tools like email when access exists.

Gender distribution is available via the U.S. Census Bureau, but it is typically a weaker predictor of email adoption than age and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in rural service gaps tracked by the FCC National Broadband Map, where terrain and distance can reduce coverage and competition.

Mobile Phone Usage

Lincoln County is in southwestern Wyoming along the Idaho and Utah borders, with population concentrated in small towns such as Kemmerer, Afton, and Alpine and large areas of sparsely populated public land, high desert basins, and mountain terrain. Low population density and rugged topography are central constraints on mobile coverage, backhaul deployment, and in-building signal strength, and they contribute to large differences between road-corridor coverage and coverage in remote valleys and higher-elevation terrain.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

Network availability describes where mobile broadband service is reported as offered (coverage). Adoption describes whether households and individuals actually subscribe to and use mobile service, smartphones, and mobile internet. In Lincoln County, publicly available data is generally stronger for availability (coverage maps) than for county-specific adoption (subscriptions, smartphone ownership, or mobile-only internet reliance), which is more often reported at state or national levels.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (county-level where available)

  • Direct county-level “mobile penetration” (subscriptions per 100 residents) is not consistently published as an official statistic for Lincoln County in widely used federal datasets. The FCC and other sources focus on service availability rather than subscription counts at the county level.
  • Household internet subscription indicators can be drawn from U.S. Census surveys (which include cellular-data plans as a type of internet subscription). These data describe adoption, not network coverage. County estimates are available through Census tools, but the specific shares vary by year and table and should be pulled from the relevant ACS table for the desired period. Reference: data.census.gov (U.S. Census Bureau).

Limitations: The American Community Survey (ACS) is a sample survey; in small-population counties, margins of error can be substantial. Publication of detailed breakdowns can be limited by sample size.

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

Reported mobile broadband availability (coverage)

  • FCC mobile broadband maps are the principal federal reference for where providers report 4G LTE and 5G service availability. These maps support county-level visualization and location-specific checks and are best used to distinguish:
    • Coverage in and near incorporated places (typically higher and more consistent)
    • Coverage along major highways and corridors
    • Gaps in remote areas, mountainous terrain, and areas with limited backhaul
      Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

4G vs. 5G

  • 4G LTE is typically the baseline mobile broadband layer across rural western counties and is often the most geographically extensive technology.
  • 5G availability is generally more limited spatially in rural counties and tends to concentrate around towns and higher-traffic corridors. The FCC map allows filtering by technology generation and provider to identify reported 5G presence versus LTE-only areas.
    Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Limitations: FCC mobile availability is based on provider-reported coverage and modeled signal assumptions. It reflects reported service availability rather than measured speeds everywhere, and it does not directly represent indoor performance, terrain shadowing at fine scales, or congestion at peak times.

Adoption and household use (mobile internet vs. fixed internet)

Household internet subscriptions (adoption)

  • The ACS includes measures of household internet subscriptions by type, including cellular data plans. This is the primary federal source for describing whether households rely on mobile service for internet access (for example, cellular-data-only vs. having fixed broadband). County-level estimates can be retrieved and cited directly from ACS tables via the Census portal.
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau data portal.

Practical patterns in rural counties (evidence constraints)

  • County-specific, public “mobile-only household” rates for Lincoln County require extraction from ACS tables for the chosen year. Without a pinned year/table extract, only the data source (not a numeric claim) can be stated definitively at the county level.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

  • County-specific smartphone ownership rates are not typically published as official county metrics. Device-type ownership is more commonly measured through national surveys (often not reliably available at county granularity).
  • Proxy indicators from Census adoption data: ACS tables on computer ownership and internet subscription can describe whether households report a desktop/laptop/tablet and what type of internet subscription they have (including cellular). These indicators help infer device ecosystems (for example, households with internet access but without traditional computers may rely more on smartphones), but they remain indirect at the county level.
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS tables on computer and internet use).

Limitations: Inferring “smartphone vs. non-smartphone” usage from computer/internet subscription tables is not equivalent to measured smartphone ownership. Direct smartphone penetration is typically available from commercial survey vendors rather than county-resolved government statistics.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, terrain, and settlement patterns (availability impacts)

  • Mountainous terrain and basins in southwestern Wyoming can create coverage shadowing and large differences between ridge-line propagation and valley communities, affecting both outdoor and in-building service.
  • Long travel corridors (state highways and routes connecting towns) often have more continuous mobile service than dispersed ranchlands and higher-elevation recreation areas.
  • Distance to fiber and backhaul infrastructure influences where higher-capacity radio networks can be supported, shaping where 5G and higher-performance LTE sectors are deployed.

County context and geography references: Lincoln County, Wyoming official website.

Demographics and local economics (adoption impacts)

  • Rural household dispersion can increase the relative importance of mobile service for voice and basic connectivity when fixed broadband options are limited or costly to extend.
  • Income, age, and housing tenure influence internet adoption patterns (including reliance on cellular data plans), but county-specific estimates should be cited directly from ACS tables to avoid overstatement.
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS demographic and internet subscription tables).

Public data sources commonly used for Lincoln County mobile connectivity

Data limitations specific to county-level mobile usage

  • Availability data is more accessible than adoption and device-type data at the county level.
  • ACS sampling variability can be substantial in small-population counties, limiting the precision of “cellular data plan only” and similar measures.
  • Provider-reported mobile coverage does not equate to uniform user experience and does not directly measure indoor reception, congestion, or performance in complex terrain.

This combination of terrain-driven coverage variability and limited county-resolved device/subscription statistics means Lincoln County is best described using (1) FCC-reported network availability for 4G/5G and (2) ACS household adoption indicators for cellular-data plans and overall internet subscription, with clear separation between the two.

Social Media Trends

Lincoln County is in southwestern Wyoming along the Idaho and Utah borders, with population centers including Kemmerer (county seat), Afton, and Alpine. The county’s economy and daily life are shaped by energy and resource activity (including fossil energy and legacy mining in the region), outdoor recreation and tourism tied to Star Valley and nearby national forest lands, and long travel distances between communities. These characteristics commonly correlate with heavy reliance on mobile connectivity, community Facebook groups, and news/weather sharing, alongside comparatively lower adoption of newer “creator-first” platforms than in large metros.

User statistics (penetration and active use)

  • Local (county-level) platform penetration: Public, statistically robust estimates of “% of Lincoln County residents active on social media” are generally not published at the county level by major survey organizations; most reputable measures are national or statewide.
  • Best-available benchmark (U.S. adults): About 69% of U.S. adults use Facebook, and adult usage across major platforms remains high overall, with platform choice varying strongly by age. Source: Pew Research Center social media use (2023).
  • Wyoming connectivity context: County-level social media participation is constrained by broadband/mobile availability and terrain; broadband access varies across rural counties. National, local-area broadband indicators are tracked by the FCC National Broadband Map (service availability by location), which is commonly used to contextualize rural digital participation.

Age group trends (which age groups use social media most)

National survey patterns are the most reliable proxy for age gradients that also apply in rural counties:

  • Highest overall social platform usage: Ages 18–29 lead adoption for several platforms, especially visually oriented and short-form video services.
  • Platform-by-age pattern (U.S. adults):
    • TikTok and Instagram skew younger (highest among 18–29).
    • Facebook is widely used across age groups, with relatively strong presence among 30–49 and 50–64 as well.
    • Pinterest usage is more common among adults under 50 than 65+. Source: Pew Research Center platform usage by age (2023).
  • Rural-community implication: In sparsely populated areas, older age groups tend to maintain higher relative dependence on Facebook for local news, community notices, school/sports updates, and buy/sell activity, consistent with Facebook’s broad age distribution in national surveys.

Gender breakdown

County-specific gender splits by platform are not typically released by reputable survey organizations, so national patterns provide the clearest reference:

  • Women higher than men (U.S. adults): Pinterest and Instagram show higher usage among women than men in Pew’s platform breakdowns.
  • Men slightly higher than women (U.S. adults): Some platforms (historically including YouTube usage differences being small, and certain discussion-centric platforms) show smaller or mixed gender gaps; the largest consistent gap in Pew reporting is often Pinterest skewing female. Source: Pew Research Center platform usage by gender (2023).

Most-used platforms (with percentages where possible)

No county-representative “top platforms in Lincoln County” percentages are regularly published; the most defensible approach is to report U.S. adult usage rates as a benchmark and note likely rural fit.

  • U.S. adult usage (benchmark):
  • Lincoln County likely leaders (qualitative, consistent with rural U.S. patterns):
    • Facebook for community coordination and local information exchange.
    • YouTube for entertainment, “how-to” content, and long-form video consumption, often over home broadband or mobile.
    • Instagram/TikTok concentrated more strongly among younger residents than older cohorts.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

  • Community utility over brand following: Rural counties commonly show heavier reliance on platforms that support groups, event posts, classifieds, and local alerts, aligning with Facebook’s product strengths and its broad penetration in Pew’s benchmarks.
  • Video-first consumption: Nationally high YouTube reach (83% of U.S. adults) supports a pattern of video as the dominant content format, including local-interest clips, outdoor recreation content, and instructional media. Source: Pew Research Center (YouTube usage).
  • Age-segmented platform choice:
    • Older adults tend toward Facebook and YouTube as primary channels.
    • Younger adults concentrate more time on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, reflecting the age gradients reported by Pew.
  • Engagement cadence: In lower-density areas, engagement often peaks around local events (schools, sports, weather, road conditions), seasonal recreation periods, and regional news, with sharing and commenting behavior driven by community relevance rather than national trending topics.

Family & Associates Records

Lincoln County family and associate-related public records include vital records, court records, and property records. Wyoming birth and death certificates are state-maintained vital records (not county-issued) through the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Records Services; access is restricted to eligible requesters and typically requires identification (Wyoming Vital Records). Adoption records are handled through the courts and state systems and are generally sealed, with limited access under specific statutory processes rather than open public inspection.

Lincoln County maintains public records that can document family relationships and associates indirectly, including marriage documents recorded by the County Clerk and district/circuit court case files (e.g., divorces, probate/estates, guardianships) maintained by the Clerk of District Court. County-recorded land records (deeds, liens) can also reflect family or associate connections.

Online access varies by record type. County government contact points and office information are provided through the official county website (Lincoln County, Wyoming (official site)). Recorded document search and recording services are typically administered by the County Clerk/Recorder (Lincoln County Clerk). Court case access and filing information are provided through the Wyoming Judicial Branch (Wyoming Judicial Branch).

Privacy limits commonly apply to vital records, adoption files, and certain court matters involving minors or protected information; public copies may be redacted where required.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

Marriage records

  • Marriage licenses and applications: Issued by the Lincoln County Clerk. Wyoming marriage licenses are generally issued by the county clerk and then returned for recording after the ceremony.
  • Marriage certificates/returns (recorded marriages): The officiant’s completed return is typically recorded by the Lincoln County Clerk as part of the county’s permanent records.
  • Certified copies/extracts: The county clerk commonly provides certified copies of recorded marriage documents held in Lincoln County.

Divorce records

  • Divorce case files: Maintained by the Clerk of District Court for the judicial district serving Lincoln County. These files can include pleadings, motions, orders, and the final judgment.
  • Divorce decrees (final judgments): The signed final decree is part of the district court file and is obtainable through the court clerk, subject to access restrictions for protected content.

Annulment records

  • Annulment case files and orders: Annulments are handled through the district court. Records are maintained by the Clerk of District Court and typically include the petition, supporting filings, and the court’s final order/judgment of annulment.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage (Lincoln County Clerk)

  • Filing location: Lincoln County Clerk’s office maintains county marriage license records and recorded returns.
  • Access methods: Requests are typically made through the county clerk in person, by mail, or through any county-designated request process. Access to indexes and availability of older records may vary by office practice.

Divorce and annulment (Lincoln County District Court / Clerk of District Court)

  • Filing location: District court records (including divorces and annulments) are maintained by the Clerk of District Court for Lincoln County.
  • Access methods: Court records are generally accessed through the clerk’s office. Wyoming court records may also be searchable through the Wyoming Judicial Branch’s online case search tools for certain docket-level information, while obtaining copies of orders and decrees typically requires a clerk request.
    Reference: Wyoming Judicial Branch

State-level vital records (marriage and divorce verification)

  • Vital statistics role: Wyoming’s vital records office may provide certain vital record services (such as certified copies or verification services) depending on record type, date, and state policy. County and court offices remain the primary filers for the underlying marriage license and divorce decree.
    Reference: Wyoming Vital Statistics Services

Typical information included in these records

Marriage licenses/recorded marriages

Common fields include:

  • Full names of the parties (and in many records, maiden name where applicable)
  • Date and place of the marriage ceremony
  • Date of license issuance and license number
  • Officiant name/title and certification/authority indication
  • Witnesses (when recorded on the return)
  • Ages or dates of birth (varies by form and time period)
  • Residences/addresses and birthplaces (varies by form and time period)
  • Signatures of the parties, officiant, and clerk (as applicable)

Divorce decrees and case files

Common components include:

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Filing date and final decree date
  • Grounds/claims and procedural history (in pleadings/orders)
  • Terms of the final judgment (for example: dissolution of marriage, division of property and debts, custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, name restoration)
  • Judge’s signature and court seal (on certified copies)

Annulment orders and case files

Common components include:

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Petition/allegations supporting annulment
  • Court findings and final order/judgment
  • Any associated orders (for example: custody/support determinations where applicable)

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Public access baseline (court records): Wyoming courts generally treat many case records as public, but access is limited for material made confidential by law or court order.
  • Sealed or protected information: Portions of divorce/annulment files may be sealed, restricted, or redacted (for example: protected addresses, information about minors, confidential financial account numbers, reports, or other sensitive material). Access may be limited to parties, attorneys of record, or by court order.
  • Certified copies and identification requirements: Agencies may require identity verification and fees for certified copies. Access to certain vital records can be restricted under state vital records rules, particularly for certified copies.
  • Domestic relations sensitivity: Records involving minors, protection-related matters, or confidential evaluations may have additional access limitations imposed by statute, court rule, or a specific sealing order.

Education, Employment and Housing

Lincoln County is in southwestern Wyoming along the Idaho–Utah borders, anchored by communities in Star Valley (Afton, Alpine, Thayne) and the Kemmerer area (Kemmerer, Diamondville). The county has a largely rural, small-town settlement pattern with long travel distances between towns and a workforce tied to energy, public services, and tourism/recreation. Population and many “most recent” social indicators referenced below are typically reported through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates for small counties, which are the standard current source for county-level percentages.

Education Indicators

Public schools and districts

Lincoln County’s public K–12 schools are primarily operated by two districts:

  • Lincoln County School District No. 2 (Star Valley area: Afton/Thayne/Alpine)
  • Lincoln County School District No. 1 (Kemmerer/Diamondville area)

A current directory of public schools and enrollment is available via the Wyoming Department of Education’s district/school listings and reporting portals (district school lists change occasionally with grade reconfigurations). See the Wyoming Department of Education for district and school directories and accountability reporting.

School names/number of schools: A single authoritative, up-to-date count and complete school-name list for “public schools in Lincoln County” varies by reporting year and whether alternative programs are counted. District school rosters in state reporting are the most reliable source for the current year.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios (district-level): Reported annually by the state and federal school staffing collections (often expressed as students per teacher/FTE). Lincoln County’s ratios typically align with rural Wyoming norms (generally lower than large metro areas), but the most recent district-specific ratio should be taken from state staffing/enrollment reports in the Wyoming Department of Education data systems.
  • Graduation rates: Wyoming publishes four‑year cohort graduation rates by high school and district in its accountability reporting. Lincoln County’s graduation outcomes are best cited from the most recent state accountability release (school- and district-level rates are reported). Source: Wyoming Department of Education.

Adult educational attainment (countywide)

County educational attainment is most consistently reported through ACS 5‑year estimates:

  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Reported by ACS for Lincoln County.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Reported by ACS for Lincoln County.

The most current county percentages can be pulled from the ACS “Educational Attainment” table for Lincoln County on data.census.gov (ACS 5‑year).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE/vocational, AP)

  • Career & Technical Education (CTE): Wyoming districts commonly offer CTE pathways (e.g., welding, automotive, construction, business/IT, health occupations, agriculture) aligned to state CTE standards and local labor demand; Lincoln County’s rural economy and energy/public-sector base typically support CTE participation. District program catalogs and state CTE reporting are maintained through the Wyoming Department of Education.
  • Advanced Placement (AP)/dual credit: Many Wyoming high schools offer AP and/or dual/concurrent enrollment through Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming; Lincoln County high school offerings are published by each district/school and reflected in course catalogs.
  • STEM: STEM courses are generally embedded through math/science sequences, career tech, and extracurriculars (robotics/FFA/skills competitions vary by school). Specific program inventories are district-reported.

School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Safety measures: Wyoming districts typically implement controlled entry procedures, visitor management, emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement, with policies set at the district level and aligned with state guidance.
  • Counseling resources: School counseling and student support services (counselors, social workers, psychologists, referral partnerships) are generally provided, though staffing levels in rural districts can be constrained; the most current staffing/service descriptions are in district policy manuals and student services pages.

(Countywide, standardized counts of counselors per student and specific safety hardware are not consistently published in a single public table for all schools; district and state school climate/safety reporting are the most direct sources.)

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

  • The official county unemployment rate is produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and state labor agencies. The most recent annual average unemployment rate for Lincoln County is available via BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics and Wyoming labor market summaries.

Major industries and employment sectors

Lincoln County employment is typically concentrated in:

  • Mining/energy and related services (including legacy coal-related activity near Kemmerer and broader energy services in the region)
  • Public administration, education, and health services (schools, county/municipal services, clinics)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (local-serving plus recreation/tourism flows)
  • Construction (often sensitive to energy cycles and housing demand)
  • Transportation/warehousing and utilities (regional movement and utility operations)
  • Agriculture (smaller employment share but locally significant in Star Valley)

Sector detail for Lincoln County (employment by NAICS industry) is available from the ACS and from federal regional economics tools such as BEA Regional Data (earnings/employment by industry).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational structure in rural Wyoming counties commonly features:

  • Management and professional (public administration, education, health management, small business)
  • Service occupations (tourism, food service, personal services)
  • Sales and office (retail, public offices, healthcare administration)
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance (energy, construction trades, mechanics)
  • Production and transportation/material moving (industrial operations, trucking)

Lincoln County’s occupation distribution is reported in ACS “Occupation” tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Mean travel time to work: Reported by ACS for Lincoln County (countywide mean minutes).
  • Commuting patterns: Rural commuting often includes intra-county travel between small towns, plus cross-county or cross-state commuting (notably toward Idaho for some Star Valley residents, and regional energy/service nodes).

ACS “Commuting (Journey to Work)” tables provide mean commute time, mode share (drive alone/carpool), and place-of-work indicators on data.census.gov.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

  • Place of work vs. residence: ACS reports the share of workers who work in the county of residence versus outside the county (and can indicate out-of-state work). This is the standard county-level measure for local retention of workers and is accessible through ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

  • Homeownership rate and renter share: Reported by ACS (occupied housing units owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied) for Lincoln County via data.census.gov. Rural Wyoming counties often have higher homeownership than U.S. metro averages, with notable variation by town (e.g., Alpine’s second-home/recreation market influence versus more workforce-oriented areas).

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: Reported by ACS (median home value).
  • Recent trends: County-level ACS medians reflect multi-year sampling and can lag fast market shifts. Directionally, Lincoln County values have tended to follow the broader Mountain West pattern of rising prices in the late 2010s through early 2020s, with local variation tied to recreation demand (Star Valley/Alpine corridor) and energy-cycle effects (Kemmerer area). For current-year market movement, local assessor and MLS summaries provide more timely signals, but ACS remains the standard public dataset for comparable medians.

ACS median home value is available at data.census.gov.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Reported by ACS for Lincoln County (includes contract rent plus estimated utilities). Access via data.census.gov.
  • Market context: Rental supply in rural counties is commonly limited and concentrated in small multifamily properties, mobile home parks, and scattered single-family rentals, which can increase rent variability.

Types of housing

Lincoln County’s housing stock is characterized by:

  • Single-family detached homes as the dominant unit type in many areas
  • Manufactured/mobile homes with a meaningful presence in rural and workforce housing segments
  • Limited multifamily (small apartment buildings/plexes), concentrated in town centers
  • Rural lots and ranch properties outside incorporated areas, with larger parcels and well/septic reliance common

Housing unit type distributions (single-family, multifamily, mobile homes) are reported by ACS under “Units in Structure” on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Town-centered amenities: Afton, Thayne, and Alpine generally provide closer proximity to schools, clinics, grocery, and civic services within short in-town drives; Kemmerer/Diamondville provide similar services for the eastern side of the county.
  • Rural accessibility: Outside town centers, travel to schools and services typically requires longer driving distances, with winter conditions influencing travel times and school transportation logistics.

(Quantified “walkability” or amenity-distance metrics are not consistently published at the county level; town planning documents and GIS parcel layers provide the most precise proximity measures.)

Property tax overview (rate and typical cost)

  • Property tax structure: Wyoming property taxes are levied primarily at the local level (county, municipalities, school districts, special districts). Taxes are based on assessed value (a percentage of market value) and local mill levies.
  • Typical homeowner cost: ACS reports median real estate taxes paid for owner-occupied housing units, which serves as a practical “typical annual property tax” indicator for the county. This median is available via data.census.gov.
  • Average effective rate (proxy): A county effective rate can be approximated by dividing median real estate taxes by median home value (both ACS measures). This is a proxy and differs from statutory mill levy calculations and individual exemptions/valuations.

For statutory and administrative details, see the Wyoming Department of Revenue property tax overview and county assessor information for Lincoln County.

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