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Hoback, WY
Census-designated place in Teton County, Wyoming.
Population
1,316
Land area
43.5sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
0
Hoback and its ZIP codes
Hoback at a glance
- Hoback is about 5 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $146,951 a year, 93% more than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,143,200 (about 3.7 times the Wyoming figure).
Local data for Hoback, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoback, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,951
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$1,143,200
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (215), Italian Americans (162), Mexican Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Teton County. PPP loans are for Hoback.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,490
23,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$532,903
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,539 per person
How people get to work
Hoback, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoback, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
744
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
341
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoback, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Hoback
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South ParkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 11.5 |
| Rafter J RanchCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| WilsonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23 |
| Moose Wilson RoadCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| Alpine NortheastCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| AlpineTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Alpine NorthwestCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Teton VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| BondurantCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 52.8 |
| NordicCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| EtnaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| Star Valley RanchTown | 26 mi | 2.7 |
| Victor, IDCity | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| Irwin, IDCity | 27 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoback, WY in?
- Hoback is in Teton County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Hoback, WY?
- About 1,316 people live in Hoback, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoback?
- Nearby places include South Park (7.9 mi), Rafter J Ranch (8.4 mi), Jackson (11 mi), Wilson (14 mi), Moose Wilson Road (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023