Property Tax in Wyoming by County
Homeowners in Wyoming pay a median of $1,659 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $285,100, according to the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023. The table below covers all 23 counties in the state for which the Census Bureau publishes figures. That state median is about 44% lower than the US median of $2,969.
The extremes inside Wyoming are far apart: Teton County, WY records the state's highest median bill at $5,462, while Niobrara County, WY records the lowest at $731. Home values explain much of that distance, with local district rates explaining the rest.
A few distribution facts: the median of Wyoming's county medians is $1,465, 1 of 23 counties exceed the national median of $2,969, and the distance between the cheapest county (Niobrara County, $731) and the most expensive (Teton County, $5,462) is $4,731 a year.
Two reference points for the state's geography: Laramie County is Wyoming's most populous county with 100,661 residents, while Sweetwater County is the largest by land area at 10,427 square miles. Both appear in the table with their own median figures.
The state's population centres are Laramie County (100,661 residents; median tax $1,893 on a median value of $324,900), Natrona County (79,735; $1,608 on $260,400) and Campbell County (47,018; $1,465 on $266,400).
Wyoming counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County, WY | $5,462 | $1,371,900 | 0.40% | 23,358 |
| Park County, WY | $2,115 | $374,200 | 0.56% | 30,109 |
| Sheridan County, WY | $1,951 | $352,200 | 0.55% | 31,585 |
| Laramie County, WY | $1,893 | $324,900 | 0.58% | 100,661 |
| Albany County, WY | $1,846 | $322,100 | 0.57% | 37,713 |
| Johnson County, WY | $1,634 | $296,000 | 0.55% | 8,602 |
| Natrona County, WY | $1,608 | $260,400 | 0.62% | 79,735 |
| Fremont County, WY | $1,591 | $252,700 | 0.63% | 39,472 |
| Converse County, WY | $1,557 | $269,700 | 0.58% | 13,759 |
| Crook County, WY | $1,522 | $276,800 | 0.55% | 7,339 |
| Sweetwater County, WY | $1,469 | $242,900 | 0.60% | 41,786 |
| Campbell County, WY | $1,465 | $266,400 | 0.55% | 47,018 |
| Platte County, WY | $1,464 | $248,900 | 0.59% | 8,606 |
| Weston County, WY | $1,460 | $214,000 | 0.68% | 6,835 |
| Lincoln County, WY | $1,458 | $334,500 | 0.44% | 20,158 |
| Sublette County, WY | $1,435 | $350,100 | 0.41% | 8,806 |
| Goshen County, WY | $1,395 | $234,600 | 0.59% | 12,587 |
| Uinta County, WY | $1,389 | $255,400 | 0.54% | 20,605 |
| Washakie County, WY | $1,321 | $188,600 | 0.70% | 7,708 |
| Carbon County, WY | $1,202 | $214,500 | 0.56% | 14,549 |
| Hot Springs County, WY | $1,202 | $214,400 | 0.56% | 4,618 |
| Big Horn County, WY | $1,156 | $198,200 | 0.58% | 11,737 |
| Niobrara County, WY | $731 | $194,200 | 0.38% | 2,415 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Wyoming
Property tax in Wyoming is administered locally. As in almost every state, the process starts with an assessment: a local assessor (in most places a county official) estimates the market value of your property. That value, minus any exemptions you qualify for — homestead exemptions are the most common — is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts where the property sits: typically the county, a municipality, a school district, and sometimes special districts such as fire or water districts.
If your assessment notice shows a value that looks too high, you can usually appeal. Start by asking the assessor's office for your property record card and checking it for simple errors — wrong square footage, an extra bathroom, a missed exemption. If the value still looks wrong, gather evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, or an independent appraisal. Appeals go to the local review board named on your notice, and the deadline on that notice controls — appeal windows are typically short.
One caution applies everywhere in Wyoming: the median figures on this page describe the typical owner-occupied household across the whole state. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, your exemptions, and your exact combination of local districts, so use these numbers as a benchmark and confirm specifics with your county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Wyoming?
The median real estate tax paid in Wyoming is $1,659 per year, on a median home value of $285,100 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Wyoming county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Teton County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $5,462 per year.
Which Wyoming county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Niobrara County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $731 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Wyoming?
Assessments in Wyoming are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.