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Wyoming’s story
Wyoming in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
WyomingMN
A town of 8,087. Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0
Population
8,087
+3.1% since 2010
Typical home
$395K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
39.0
years
Jobs based here
2,502
A commuter town
What makes Wyoming stand out
The 3 things Wyoming does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Wyoming
Health
Healthier than 85%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than MN on 8 measures, worse on 0.
B+School Grade
Schools
#72 for schools in MN
of 230 towns
School Grade B+.
100 U.S. towns● Wyoming
Safety
Safer than 77%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
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
Wyoming’s report card
HealthAHealthier than 85% of U.S. townsCommute24 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsB+Beats 67% of MN districtsSafetyA−Less crime than 77% of U.S. townsClimate82°/5°Summer high · winter low · 52″ snowHousing$395K13% above the MN typical homeOutdoors1 miof trails · 0.9% conservedHazards49/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
Now in Wyoming
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Cloudy
Tonight L 59°
Local news
All →- Wyoming, MN man gets 5 days in child solicitation stingPost Bulletin · Sep 3
- Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN, closing Transitional Care Unit in September5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · Jul 30
- Lane Splitting Teen Critically Hurt in Chain-Reaction Motorcycle Crash on I-94 in WoodburyKROC-AM · Jul 16
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wyoming. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Wyoming beats the Minnesota average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
AHealth Grade
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
82nd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wyoming
Most working residents leave Wyoming for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Forest Lake (9%), Minneapolis (8%) and St. Paul (8%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
6%work in town
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
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Wyoming’s public schools outperform 67% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Wyoming’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Elementary | PK–6 | 447 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 77% of U.S. towns
Wyoming reports less crime per resident than 77% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
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
77th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
62nd
percentile among MN towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
29
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wyoming has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal 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, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Wyoming home is worth about $395K
The typical Wyoming home is worth about $395,000, up 2.4% in a year, 13% above the Minnesota typical home.
$395KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wyoming$395K
Minnesota$351K
Market temperature
21
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0.9% of Wyoming is conserved land
0.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
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-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
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)
- Population
- 8,032
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 906 ft
- ZIP code
- 55092
- Area code
- 651
Wyoming’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Wyoming.
Chisago CityColumbusStacyForest LakeLinwoodWyoming
More about Wyoming
Still missing for Wyoming:upcoming events