Special Interest
Housing in Niobrara County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Niobrara County averages $605/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Wyoming median of $992 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 14% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Niobrara County FMR Area are $934 for a studio, $940 for 1‑bedroom, $1,225 for 2‑bedroom, $1,686 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,023 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $620 increase for a 2-bedroom in Niobrara County shows a 102% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Niobrara County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Wyoming at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
