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Living in
Cody.
About
Life in Cody
Cody is a community of 10,121 people in Wyoming. The median household income is $72,570, median rent runs about $1,051 per month, and median home values are around $378,500. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cody at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
1.4%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cody: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cody, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (53.8%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.9%
of households
Married Couples
41.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above WY average
Rent, home values, and income in Cody
In Cody, rent runs 6% above the WY average, and home values are 22% above the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,247
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $477,546 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WY
Unemployment in Cody
Unemployment in Park County, which includes Cody, is close to the WY average.
Unemployment rate
Cody: Park County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Park County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cody Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute9.5 min avg
How Cody residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cody, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 96% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)
Regional airport · few flights35k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cody runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
124.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
650.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cody Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
57.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Park County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Park County, which includes Cody, the most common type is high wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 19 | Winter Storm | $205,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | High Wind | $25.0M |
| 2021 | 26 | High Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 25 | High Wind | $25,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Storm | $50,000 |
| 2018 | 26 | High Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Park County, county-wide
Air Quality13 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Park County, which includes Cody, is typically good — 348 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
13
Good Days
348
per year
Moderate Days
7
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Park County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cody has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.0"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 0.37" |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 0.46" |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 0.55" |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 1.35" |
| May | 64°F | 42°F | 2.18" |
| Jun | 75°F | 50°F | 1.62" |
| Jul | 84°F | 57°F | 0.89" |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 0.90" |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 1.15" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 0.99" |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 37°F | 18°F | 0.46" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cody
Cody has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Cody Regional Health
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cody
Cody's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cody
Cody has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
61 mi awayYellowstone National Park
National Park
74 mi awayGrand Teton National Park
National Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cody
Park County Library
1500 Heart Mountain Street, Cody
Cities Near Cody
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Cody.
Planning a move to Cody?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cody FAQ
Is Cody, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Cody's median rent is $1,051/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,570/year. Median home value is $378,500.
Is Cody, Wyoming safe?⌄
Cody's violent crime rate was 124 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 650 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cody, Wyoming?⌄
Park County, which includes Cody, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cody, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Cody is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,051/month and median household income is $72,570/year. The median home value is $378,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cody, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Cody is 10 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from