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Cora, WY

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Affordability Score: 98/100

Population: 304 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Cora, WY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 304 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A+ (98/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $250,001, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 75.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $995 per month (studio $759, 1BR $764, 3BR $1,384, 4BR $1,643). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,714 per year, consuming 3% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Cora, WY include income, education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 3.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$250,001
Median household income
Education A+
75.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$995/mo
2BR fair market rent (5% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A+
$7,714/yr
Center-based infant care (3% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$250,001
▲ 303% vs national
Per Capita Income
$131,003
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$995/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$759
1BR
$764
2BR
$995
3BR
$1,384
4BR
$1,643

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
75.8%
▲ 46 ppt vs national
High School+
84.7%
Median Age
61.0
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,714/yr
3% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,306/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,306/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,092/yr

What This Means

Cora, WY receives an overall affordability grade of A+ (98/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 304. This area performs well in income and education and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Cora, WY affordable?
Cora, WY receives an overall affordability grade of A+ (98/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $250,001.
What is the cost of living in Cora?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $995/mo. Infant childcare $7,714/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →