Wyoming, Minnesota-01, 2024
Wyoming’s story
170 years in pictures
Census counts: 207 in 1910, 8,032 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1856Wyoming is settled
WyomingMN
A town of 8,121, settled in 1856.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0
Population
8,121
2025 Census estimate · +1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$394K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
39.0
years
Jobs based here
2,502
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#41 of 271 in MN
Why does Wyoming grade so well?
Wyoming is one of the best-graded places in America: an A, ranked 41st of 271 in Minnesota. The median household earns $108K, CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 86% of the country, and it reports less crime per resident than 75% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a B, is in cost of living. The biggest park or preserve is Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area, at 2,075 acres. Wyoming’s average trip to work is 29 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
What makes Wyoming stand out
Where Wyoming beats most towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Wyoming for work
Where Wyoming’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,502jobs based in Wyoming
6%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Wyoming grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Wyoming is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthFairview Lakes Health Services 2 miles awayAOpen →SafetyA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landCOpen →HistoryC−Open →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wyoming: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wyoming, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWyoming water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wyoming’s trash rules yet
SchoolsForest Lake Public School DistrictChisago Lakes School District2 districts serve Wyoming; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChisago County Gov CenterChisago County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55092, 55025, 55013, 5507955092 80% · 55025 14% · 55013 3% · 55079 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wyoming.
HealthA
For health, Wyoming earns an A
27% of adults feel lonely in Wyoming. Wyoming beats the Minnesota average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of adults binge drink in Wyoming.
86%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Wyoming | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
8 better24 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Wyoming | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 7.5% |
Fairview Lakes Health Services
2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
71st
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
Wyoming’s schools rank ahead of 72% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Forest Lake Public School District. Its one school is below.
72%of MN districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 447 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
SafetyA−
For safety, Wyoming earns an A−
Reported crimes fell from 85 to 35 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 6 reported in 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Wyoming’s property crime rate is 3.5 per 1,000 residents.
75%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Wyoming | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wyoming0.7
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wyoming3.5
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
75th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
72nd
percentile among MN towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
29
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Wyoming has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Wyoming for work: only 6% work in town. 3.7% of Wyoming residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Wyoming fell to 2,502 in 2023, 247 fewer than in 2013.
6%work in town
| Wyoming | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 19% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $108,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.7% | 9.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Wyoming6%
Forest Lake9%
Minneapolis8%
St. Paul8%
Edina4%
24 mi
median commute distance
2,502
jobs based in Wyoming
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 44% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Wyoming has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wyoming has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 5° and about 52 inches of snow falls in a winter.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B
The typical home in Wyoming is valued at about $394K
The typical Wyoming home is worth about $394,000, up 2.2% in a year, 13% above the Minnesota typical home.
$394KZillow home value
| Wyoming | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,166 a month | $1,199 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Wyoming$394K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
21
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More children than Minnesota overall
Children under 18 are 27% of residents (23% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
39median age · MN 38.8
| Wyoming | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 33% | 29% |
| Median age | 39 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
WyomingMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school21%
Some college22%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.1 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Wyoming | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.4% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.3% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.9% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 120 of 13,796 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area | — | 2,075 |
| 2. Sunrise Unit | — | 1,566 |
| 3. Goodview Park | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Wyoming
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 66 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wyoming. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
28 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
29 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
28 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
28 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
36 mi Theme parkNickelodeon UniverseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wyoming
19pages on Wyoming
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 72% of MN districts · 1 schoolSafetyA−0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than MN on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$394K typical home · up 2.2% in a yearWork & commuteA$108K median household income · 2,502 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Wyoming
About 5 of every 100 Wyoming residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
About Wyoming
City in Minnesota, United States
Wyoming is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota. The population was 8,032 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 906 ft
- ZIP code
- 55092
- Area code
- 651
Wyoming’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Wyoming.
It grades higher overall than all 5 graded towns on its borders; Stacy (A−) comes closest.
Chisago CityColumbusStacyForest LakeLinwood TownshipWyoming
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #41 | A | B | A− | B+ | A |
| Chisago City | #140 | A− | C+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Columbus | #158 | B+ | C | — | B | A− |
| Stacy | #104 | A− | B+ | — | B− | B+ |
| Forest Lake | #168 | B+ | C+ | B− | B | A− |
| Linwood Township | #170 | B+ | B | — | B | B+ |
Chisago City, Columbus, Stacy and Linwood Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Wyoming with a neighbor →
Questions about Wyoming
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wyoming, MN a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Wyoming grades A overall, better than 95% of U.S. towns and #41 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A for health, A− for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Wyoming, MN expensive?
That is 3.9 years of the area's median household income ($99,833 across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.