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Ranchettes, WY
Census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming.
Population
5,949
Land area
48.8sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
0
Ranchettes and its ZIP codes
Ranchettes at a glance
- Ranchettes is about 20 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $121,445, 59% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $617,500 (99% above Wyoming) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Ranchettes, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ranchettes, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,445
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$617,500
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
94.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.0%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,821), Irish Americans (874), Mexican Americans (726).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laramie County. PPP loans are for Ranchettes.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,374
49,124 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,012
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $11,787 per person
How people get to work
Ranchettes, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ranchettes, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
5,031
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
217
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ranchettes, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Ranchettes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warren AFBCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.7 |
| CheyenneCity | 7.1 mi | 36.5 |
| Fox Farm-CollegeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3 |
| South GreeleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BurnsTown | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| CarpenterCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ranchettes, WY in?
- Ranchettes is in Laramie County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Ranchettes, WY?
- About 5,949 people live in Ranchettes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ranchettes?
- Nearby places include Warren AFB (6 mi), Cheyenne (7.1 mi), Fox Farm-College (7.8 mi), South Greeley (8.5 mi), Hillsdale (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023