County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Big Horn County, Wyoming Eviction Risk: Very Low

11 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Lovell (2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.6/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked11municipalities

Census tracts3scored

Population8kLiving in 11 cities

Income spent on rent26.6%avg renter household

Average rent$762/ month

How Big Horn County ranks in Wyoming

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#14 of 23 WY counties 1.6 / 10

#14 of 23 counties in Wyoming for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Low

#36 of 51 states (statewide) 92.7 index

Wyoming ranks #36 of 51 states on overall cost of living (7.3% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Low

#41 of 51 states (statewide) 71.1 index

Wyoming ranks #41 of 51 states on housing services (28.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Moderate

#12 of 23 WY counties 27.7% of income

#12 of 23 counties in Wyoming on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Big Horn County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

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	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Lovell Pop 2,422 · 29.1% income · $626 rent · Rep	2,422	1.7	29.1%	$626	Rep
002	Greybull Pop 2,091 · 28.1% income · $807 rent · Rep	2,091	1.9	28.1%	$807	Rep
003	Basin Pop 1,290 · 20.4% income · $903 rent · Rep	1,290	1.3	20.4%	$903	Rep
004	Cowley Pop 755 · 26.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	755	1.2	26.7%	$763	Rep
005	Byron Pop 595 · 15.5% income · $883 rent · Rep	595	1.3	15.5%	$883	Rep
006	Burlington Pop 242 · 26.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	242	1.1	26.7%	$763	Rep
007	Frannie Pop 209 · 51.0% income · $686 rent · Rep	209	2.0	51.0%	$686	Rep
008	Deaver Pop 171 · 26.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	171	1.8	26.7%	$763	Rep
009	Manderson Pop 113 · 26.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	113	1.0	26.7%	$763	Rep
010	Garland Pop 59 · 26.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	59	1.0	26.7%	$763	Rep
011	Shell Pop 36 · 26.7% income · $763 rent · Rep	36	0.9	26.7%	$763	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Big Horn County spans 11 cities serving approximately 7,983 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.6/10. The county voted Republican by 69.9 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in Wyoming

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Big Horn County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Big Horn County

What is the eviction risk score for Big Horn County?

Big Horn County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.6/10 (Very Low), averaged across 11 cities. Scores range from 0.9 to 2 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Big Horn County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Big Horn County averages 26.6% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Big Horn County?

11 cities sit in Big Horn County, WY, serving approximately 7,983 residents.