The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Carbon county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 66.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 21.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 32% and the area covered by water is 0.85%. The overall influence score for Carbon is 8.
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Carbon County is located in south-central Wyoming and has a population of 15,885 people according to the 2019 United States Census. The county has an area of 4,741 square miles and a population density of 3.3 people per square mile. Carbon County is primarily rural with small towns scattered across the area. The largest city in the county is Rawlins, with a population of 9,259 people.
The median household income in Carbon County is $49,931 and the median age is 41 years old. About 57% of adults have a high school diploma or higher degree, and about 11% have a bachelor's degree or higher degree. The unemployment rate in Carbon County is 5.2%, which is slightly lower than the national average.
The cost of living in Carbon County is slightly lower than the national average, but housing costs are higher than the national average. The median home value in Carbon County is $152,900 and the median rent value is $788 per month.
Carbon County has a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. There are also several ski areas located nearby for winter activities.
USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Wyoming
100 East B St., Rm 1217
Casper, WY 82601
Multi-Family Housing: 307-347-2456 ext. 4
Single Family Housing, Casper: 307-233-6799; Riverton: 856-7524, ext. 4