Special Interest
Housing in Hot Springs County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hot Springs County averages $887/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 43% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hot Springs County FMR Area are $729 for a studio, $734 for 1‑bedroom, $963 for 2‑bedroom, $1,339 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,577 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $76 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hot Springs County shows a 9% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hot Springs County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Wyoming at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
