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Opal, Wyoming

town · Lincoln County

At a glance

77
Population
$106,300
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$509,134
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
36.9 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
8.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes71% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost36% 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 college77 mi
Nearest community college58 mi
Nearest technical college78 mi
High school graduates87.7%
College graduates10.8%

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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