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Afton, WY

Lincoln CountyElev. 1,902 m
Population
1,982
Median home
$311,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Afton

Afton is a city in Wyoming with about 1,982 residents. Afton sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 44.1 and the median household income is $56,806. Homes carry a median value of $311,200, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,982
Median age
44.1
Median household income
$56,806
Per-capita income
$37,276
Poverty rate
13.6%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
13 min
Work from home
5.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.8%
Sales & office25.5%
Service16.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.8%
Production, transportation & material moving4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$311,200
Median gross rent
$738/mo
Owner-occupied
59.3%
Median year built
1973
Households
890
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Afton has 5 public schools1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading72%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Star Valley High SchoolHighGrades 912
Swift Creek High SchoolHighGrades 912
Osmond ElementaryMiddleGrades 46
Star Valley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 78
Afton ElementaryElementaryGrades -13

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Afton vs Wyoming and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Afton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
AvalancheVery High
Winter weatherRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Afton is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Afton sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~1,902 m.

Population trend
2K4421,98219102024
Map of Afton
Afton, WY
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Afton — frequently asked

What is the population of Afton, Wyoming?
Afton has a population of about 1,982, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Afton?
The median home value in Afton is $311,200, and the median gross rent is $738/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Afton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, landslide.
How many schools are in Afton?
Afton has 5 public schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Afton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Afton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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