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Big Horn County, WY
10 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Population
11,828
Land area
3,137sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Big Horn County
Big Horn County at a glance
- Big Horn County is 37% less dense than Wyoming as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,101, 18% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500 (30% below Wyoming) and median rent is $823 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lovell (2,422), Greybull (2,091) and Basin (1,290).
Local data for Big Horn County, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Horn County, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,101
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$216,500
Prices +8.4% in a year
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,833), Mexican Americans (1,022), Irish Americans (943).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.35M
FY 2026, $7,929 per person
PPP loans
$25.22M
609 loans, 2,993 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$42.52K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Big Horn County, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Horn County, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
358
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 6°F
5.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Horn County, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Big Horn County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Big Horn County, WY?
- Lovell is the largest city or town in Big Horn County, with about 2,422 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Big Horn County?
- Big Horn County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 82410, 82411, 82412, 82420, 82421.
- What is the population of Big Horn County, WY?
- About 11,828 people live in Big Horn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Big Horn County?
- Big Horn County borders Sheridan County, Park County, Big Horn County, MT, Carbon County, MT, Johnson County, Washakie County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023