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Big Piney, WY

Big Piney, WY.

Population: 2,431 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Big Piney, WY is $330,350 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $348,000 after a median 88 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$330,350

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$330,350
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+23.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$330,478
House Price Index (state)
573.2 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$348,000
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-7.2%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
87.2%
Active listings
9
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$814/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$819/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,068/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,479/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,768/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.8 : 1
Schools include
Big Piney High School, Big Piney Middle School, Big Piney Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
37.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
20.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Oregon National Historic Trail (52 mi)
National parks include
Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Miley Memorial Field (BPI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Miley Memorial Field (BPI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SUBLETTE COUNTY HEALTH, STAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER - CAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+72 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,518
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
47.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,729
Average weekly wage
$1,341
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
103

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Big PineyState medianUS median
Median home value$330,350$352,257$288,527
Median sale price$348,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,518$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Big Piney, WY?
$330,350.
What is the median sale price in Big Piney, WY?
$348,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Big Piney, WY?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Big Piney, WY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,068/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Big Piney, WY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Big Piney, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Big Piney, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Big Piney, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Big Piney, WY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Big Piney, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Big Piney, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 92.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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