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Cowley, WY
Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Population
755
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
865
ZIP codes
0
Cowley and its ZIP codes
Cowley at a glance
- Cowley is about 144 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,732, 5% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,300 (25% below Wyoming).
Local data for Cowley, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cowley, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,732
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$232,300
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (253), Irish Americans (70), Scottish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Cowley.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.3M
FY 2026, $7,929 per person
How people get to work
Cowley, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cowley, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 7°F
6.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cowley, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Cowley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LovellTown | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| DeaverTown | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| ByronTown | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| FrannieTown | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| GarlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| PowellCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| RalstonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.6 |
| BurlingtonTown | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowley, WY in?
- Cowley is in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Cowley, WY?
- About 755 people live in Cowley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowley?
- Nearby places include Lovell (5.1 mi), Deaver (6.2 mi), Byron (6.4 mi), Frannie (9.8 mi), Garland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023