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Jay Em, WY Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$250/mo

1BR Rent$900/mo

Sales Tax4%

COL Index92 (-8% below national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$280,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$130/mo

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

🔥 Gas

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N/A - Electric only

💧 Water

$40/mo

Jay Em Water District

🗑️ Garbage

$20/mo

Goshen County Solid Waste

📶 Internet

$60/mo

Combined Average Overhead$250/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$900/mo
2 Bedrooms	$1200/mo
3 Bedrooms	$1800/mo
Median Home Price	$280,000
Property Tax Rate	0.61%
Avg Childcare/mo	$800

The housing market in Jay Em is relatively small, with limited inventory and moderate prices. Rentals are scarce, and most residents own their homes. New construction is rare, and existing homes often require renovation.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

-8% below national average

Groceries

105

Transportation

Healthcare

110

Childcare/mo

$800

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax	4%
Property Tax Rate	0.61%
<p>State 4% + County 0% + City 0%</p>

Wyoming has no state income tax

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score

7/10

Safety Index

Higher = safer

School Rating

7.2/10

GreatSchools avg

Avg Childcare

$800/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

+2% (growing)

Political Climate

Red

Business Momentum

Moderate, with key industries in agriculture, tourism, and healthcare

Top Local Concerns

Water conservation, rural broadband access, economic development

🚌 Transit for Families

Public transit is limited, but the town is small and walkable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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Fort Laramie National Historic Site
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Scotts Bluff National Monument
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Goshen County Fairgrounds

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The area around the town center is popular for families, with easy access to schools and amenities. The outskirts of town offer more rural settings with larger lots and views of the surrounding countryside.

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Zoning laws and building codes are in place to preserve the rural character of the area

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📊 Jay Em — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Utility costs in Jay Em fluctuate with the seasons, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning and higher propane costs in the winter for heating. Water usage also increases in the summer due to irrigation and outdoor activities.