Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kemmerer

Affordability in Kemmerer, WY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Kemmerer is $824, the median household income is $76,626 per year, and roughly 27% of households rent their homes. These figures provide context for understanding where income-based and HUD-assisted housing fits within the local rental market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kemmerer Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 36 per 100,000 residents in 2020. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Getting Around Kemmerer

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kemmerer scores a 43 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 35 for bikeability. No transit score is available, which is typical for smaller Wyoming communities. Residents should plan to rely primarily on a personal vehicle for most errands and appointments.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 public schools serve Kemmerer within 1 district -- 1 elementary and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Kemmerer, WY

The median household income in Kemmerer is $76,626 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $824 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing programs in Kemmerer, such as HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties, are designed to serve renters whose incomes fall below area limits -- making them a key resource for households that may not be able to afford market-rate rents.

Environment

The one HUD-assisted property in Kemmerer is mapped in a FEMA flood zone, but it carries no high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure here is low based on available data.