Why choose Wyoming? Wyomingites think you should choose Wyoming because it is one of the most family friendly states in the country.
We agree that there are certain states that are more family friendly than others; heck, the Equality State is our seventh most family friendly state for 2026. But, we needed more evidence. So, HomeSnacks set out to determine the most family friendly places in Wyoming for 2026.
How did we determine Wyoming’s most family friendly places? We consulted the US Census on places in the Cowboy State with more than 2,000 residents. We looked at several factors: crime, education, family friendly activities, and the percent of households that currently have children. We ended up with 20 family friendly Wyoming places that any family would be lucky to call home.
We discovered that there are family friendly places for every budget. Wyoming has hip places like Cheyenne where your babies can safely grow up to be cowboys and cowgirls, idyllic ‘how the west was won’ places like Rock Springs, and upscale places like Jackson for families who don’t have to worry about being on a budget.
Incidentally, Wyoming is the tenth biggest state, but the least populous state. We think that’s all the more reason to raise your family in this flyover state: there’s plenty of room for your kids to run and there’s plenty of opportunity to make a difference.
Want to know more? Take a look below at our breakdown of Wyoming’s most family friendly places for 2026.
$65,208 median income · 31.8% households with kids
Thermopolis is the largest town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States, and also the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 3,009.
“Thermopolis” is from the Greek for “Hot City”. It is home to numerous natural hot springs, in which mineral-laden waters are heated by geothermal processes. The town is named for the hot springs located there.
$83,147 median income · 35.6% households with kids
Located in
Converse County, Wyoming
Douglas is a city in Converse County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 6,120 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Converse County and the home of the Wyoming State Fair.
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$118,991 median income · 32.8% households with kids
Located in
Teton County, Wyoming
Jackson is a town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 9,577 at the 2010 census, up from 8,647 in 2000. It is the county seat of Teton County and is its largest town.
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$84,747 median income · 33.4% households with kids
Located in
Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Green River is a city in and the county seat of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 12,515 at the 2010 census.
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$72,570 median income · 26.9% households with kids
Located in
Park County, Wyoming
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$82,734 median income · 25.6% households with kids
Newcastle is a city in and the county seat of Weston County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 3,532 at the 2010 census.
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$55,613 median income · 19.6% households with kids
Located in
Albany County, Wyoming
Laramie is a city and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 30,816 at the 2010 census. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.
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$64,806 median income · 40.6% households with kids
Glenrock, known as Deer Creek Station, had its beginning as a mail and stage station along the Oregon Trail. The station served as a relay and eating place and was a vital supply point for thousands of emigrants as they traveled westward. The discovery of oil in 1889 greatly contributed to the economy of central Wyoming and especially Glenrock.
$78,839 median income · 26.9% households with kids
Located in
Laramie County, Wyoming
Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is the principal city of the Cheyenne, Wyoming, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Laramie County. The population was 59,466 at the 2010 census. Cheyenne is the northern terminus of the extensive and fast-growing Front Range Urban Corridor that stretches from Cheyenne to Pueblo, Colorado, and has a population of 4,333,742 according to the 2010 United States Census. Cheyenne is situated on Crow Creek and Dry Creek. The Cheyenne, Wyoming Metropolitan Area had a 2010 population of 91,738, making it the 354th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States.
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$62,629 median income · 17.4% households with kids
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Where Wyoming’s most family-friendly cities are
Saturday Night Science
Methodology: How do you determine which place is best for families in Wyoming anyways?
To give you the places in Wyoming that are best for families, we must look at a handful of metrics. We want to measure the criteria people want in a family-friendly city utilizing Saturday Night Science.
After researching U.S. Census data produced for the state of Wyoming, we looked at the data for every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:
- Crime (Both violent and property)
- Quality of local schools
- Distance to a major city without necessarily being in it
- % of households with children
- Family-friendly amenities nearby (museums, libraries, and colleges)
We then gave each city a “Family Score.”
The higher the score, the better the city is for families. We also limited our results to cities with over 2,000 people. For Wyoming, that meant a total of 20 cities.
We updated this article for 2026. This is our eleventh time ranking the best cities for families in Wyoming.
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Best Places For Families In Wyoming
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| Rank | City | Population | Median Income | Average Home Price | % Households w/ Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermopolis | 2,709 | $65,208 | $205,976 | 31.8% |
| 2 | Douglas | 6,420 | $83,147 | $310,551 | 35.6% |
| 3 | Jackson | 10,756 | $118,991 | $1,932,344 | 32.8% |
| 4 | Green River | 11,581 | $84,747 | $291,843 | 33.4% |
| 5 | Cody | 10,276 | $72,570 | $458,576 | 26.9% |
| 6 | Newcastle | 3,348 | $82,734 | $247,521 | 25.6% |
| 7 | Laramie | 32,234 | $55,613 | $372,386 | 19.6% |
| 8 | Glenrock | 2,941 | $64,806 | $261,447 | 40.6% |
| 9 | Cheyenne | 65,239 | $78,839 | $387,234 | 26.9% |
| 10 | Buffalo | 4,572 | $62,629 | $409,842 | 17.4% |
| 11 | Worland | 4,794 | $63,357 | $254,640 | 25.3% |
| 12 | Casper | 58,839 | $70,218 | $306,618 | 27.7% |
| 13 | Gillette | 33,431 | $81,316 | $328,380 | 36.9% |
| 14 | Rock Springs | 23,127 | $69,168 | $287,179 | 35.2% |
| 15 | Sheridan | 19,285 | $62,867 | $432,885 | 24.6% |
| 16 | Mills | 4,390 | $50,656 | $204,543 | 36.4% |
| 17 | Evanston | 11,800 | $76,516 | $310,067 | 34.0% |
| 18 | Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | $230,286 | 24.4% |
| 19 | Powell | 6,503 | $63,523 | $406,431 | 25.5% |
| 20 | Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $259,336 | 28.5% |
Source: U.S. Census data via Saturday Night Science. 20 Wyoming cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: The Best Places To Raise A Family In Wyoming
If you’re looking for a breakdown of cities in Wyoming ranked by criteria that most agree make a place a great spot for families, this is an accurate list.
The best places for families in Wyoming are Thermopolis, Douglas, Jackson, Green River, Cody, Newcastle, Laramie, Glenrock, Cheyenne, and Buffalo.
