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Periods of recession and economic boom are key factors on the overall wealth of a state. The typical American family earned $53,657 in 2014, while in Wyoming, the median family income was $72,460. Wyoming’s household income is well above the national average. This is a compilation of the richest cities, or maybe I should say almost-cities, also known as census designated areas. Certain areas of the state have seen a lot of growth over the last decade so some of these may surprise you. Here are 12 of the richest areas in Wyoming based on data from USA.com.
Meadow Acres is a census designated place located in Natrona County. Meadow Acres' median household income is $171,786 and has increased substantially over the last decade. The population is 108 and the median house value is $295,500.
Red Butte is a census designated place in Natrona County near Casper. Their population is 451 with a median household income of $124,250. The median house value is $277,200.
Chugcreek is a census designated place located in Platte County. The median household income is $123,571. The population is 325 and the average house value is $114,300.
Rafter J Ranch is a census designated place in Teton County near Jackson. The median household income is $123,082 with a population of 1,431. Rafter J Ranch median house value is $610,300.
Brookhurst is a census designated place in Natrona County near Casper. The median household income is $121,250 with a population of 201. The median house value is $244,500.
Casper Mountain is a census designated area in Natrona County. The median household income is $116,071 with a population of 316. The median house price is $346,200.
Whiting is a census designated place in Platte County. The median household income is $115,000 with a population of 149. The median house value is $187,500.
Robertson is a census designated place located in Uinta County. The population is 172 with a median household income of $110,000. The average house value is $625,000.
Sleepy Hollow is a census designated place in Campbell County. The population is 1,050 with a median household income of $106,314. The average value of a house is $218,600.
Hoback is a census designated place in Teton County. The population is 1,344 with a median household income of $103,559. The average value of a house is $509,700.
Bessemer Bend is a census designated place in Natrona County. The population is 136 with a median household income of $100,417. The average value of a house is $520,800.
South Park is a designated census place in Teton County. The median household income is $100,050 with a population of 1,502. The median house value is $738,000.
The smaller the area, the richer it is! Looks like there is a lot of wealth in Natrona County. Which of these areas surprises you the most?
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