Are you looking for the best place to retire in the Cowboy State?
Well, look no further because we’ve used Saturday Night Science to determine which places in Wyoming are the best for retirement.
Even though Wyoming isn’t usually the first state that comes to mind for retirement, it still has plenty of attractive qualities for retirees. Wyoming has the one of the lowest rents in America, so your savings will go that much further. That, and you’ll be able to spend more on fun things like going to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. And if you’re into fishing, there’s really no better place in the country than Wyoming for fly fishingthe Census, the FBI’s Crime Report, National Weather Service, and OpenFlights to rank each city.
Pack your tackle box, perch up at Yellowstone Lake, and read on because we’re heading to the best places to retire in Wyoming.
$835 median rent · $65,208 median income · #5 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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.
$703 median rent · $63,357 median income · #1 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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Washakie County, Wyoming
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$862 median rent · $64,806 median income · #7 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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.
$758 median rent · $82,734 median income · #2 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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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$1,019 median rent · $62,629 median income · #16 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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$841 median rent · $83,147 median income · #6 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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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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$805 median rent · $76,516 median income · #4 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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Uinta County, Wyoming
Evanston is a city in and the county seat of Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 12,359 at the 2010 census. It is located on the border with Utah.
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$1,051 median rent · $72,570 median income · #17 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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Park County, Wyoming
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$921 median rent · $84,747 median income · #10 cheapest rent in Wyoming
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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$901 median rent · $47,902 median income · #8 cheapest rent in Wyoming
Located in
Goshen County, Wyoming
Torrington is a city in, and the county seat of, Goshen County, Wyoming United States. The population was 6,501 at the 2010 census.
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Wyoming statewide median: $76,176
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Methodology: How We Determined The Best Places To Retire In the Equality State for 2026
To create our ranking of the best places in Wyoming to retire, we used Saturday Night Science. We analyzed Census data to find all places in the Equality State — 188 cities and towns.
We then narrowed it down to places with at least 2,000 people that weren’t townships. This left us with 20 places from across the state.
For these 20, we looked at the following criteria taken from the Census, the FBI’s Crime Report, National Weather Service, and OpenFlights:
- Low cost of living as measured by rent
- Low crime
- Things to do (Museums, Colleges, and Libraries in town)
- Nice weather
- Distance to the closest international airport
- Other retirees (High median age)
We then ranked each of these places for each criterion from one to 20, with the lowest number being the best.
Finally, we took the average rank across these criteria. The place, in this case Thermopolis, with the lowest average rank, was crowned the best of the best, a place for you to start your second career.
The report has been updated for 2026. This list reflects our eleventh time ranking the best places to retire in Wyoming.
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Best Places To Retire In Wyoming
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| Rank | City | Retire Score | Population | Median Income | Average Home Prices | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermopolis | 4.60 | 2,709 | $65,208 | $205,976 | $835 |
| 2 | Worland | 5.40 | 4,794 | $63,357 | $254,640 | $703 |
| 3 | Glenrock | 6.50 | 2,941 | $64,806 | $261,447 | $862 |
| 4 | Newcastle | 7.10 | 3,348 | $82,734 | $247,521 | $758 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 7.20 | 4,572 | $62,629 | $409,842 | $1,019 |
| 6 | Douglas | 8.40 | 6,420 | $83,147 | $310,551 | $841 |
| 7 | Evanston | 9.80 | 11,800 | $76,516 | $310,067 | $805 |
| 8 | Cody | 9.80 | 10,276 | $72,570 | $458,576 | $1,051 |
| 9 | Green River | 9.90 | 11,581 | $84,747 | $291,843 | $921 |
| 10 | Torrington | 10.70 | 6,182 | $47,902 | $230,286 | $901 |
| 11 | Mills | 10.70 | 4,390 | $50,656 | $204,543 | $1,073 |
| 12 | Sheridan | 11.20 | 19,285 | $62,867 | $432,885 | $936 |
| 13 | Casper | 12.00 | 58,839 | $70,218 | $306,618 | $1,009 |
| 14 | Laramie | 12.60 | 32,234 | $55,613 | $372,386 | $925 |
| 15 | Cheyenne | 13.00 | 65,239 | $78,839 | $387,234 | $1,118 |
| 16 | Jackson | 13.20 | 10,756 | $118,991 | $1,932,344 | $2,100 |
| 17 | Powell | 14.00 | 6,503 | $63,523 | $406,431 | $764 |
| 18 | Riverton | 14.10 | 10,856 | $55,208 | $259,336 | $921 |
| 19 | Gillette | 14.80 | 33,431 | $81,316 | $328,380 | $976 |
| 20 | Rock Springs | 15.00 | 23,127 | $69,168 | $287,179 | $928 |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024, FBI UCR, OpenFlights. 20 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Maybe You’re Not Ready To Retire In Wyoming Yet…
So there you have it, the best place to retire in Wyoming goes to Thermopolis.
The best places to retire in Wyoming are Thermopolis, Worland, Glenrock, Newcastle, Buffalo, Douglas, Evanston, Cody, Green River, and Torrington.
If you’re not ready to hang up your office apparel yet, then these places might be up your alley.
