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Chugwater, Wyoming

town · Platte County

At a glance

228
Population
$295,000
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$277,927
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$643/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$68,475
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
27.7 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
94.59%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities50% above
Taxes71% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost2% above
For business: Wyoming is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college50 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates13.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Business Council is the state economic development agency focused on leading economic growth in order to support business success, build resilient communities, and create opportunities for people to thrive. It supports strong communities so businesses can compete and families can stay together, working alongside local leaders, businesses, and communities in building strong, sustainable economies through innovative programs, resources, and partnerships.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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