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Retirement community in Cody, Wyoming

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Cody, Wyoming Retirement Guide

established retirement community
77

Retirement Score

Cody, Wyoming at a Glance

Median Home Price
$301,900
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
13.8°F
Cost of Living Index
91.8 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
77 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Cody, Wyoming, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$67,764High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Cody's cost of living is 8.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$301,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$964High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
69.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Cody using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$654

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$735

Median home price used: $301,900

Median rent reference: $964 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
49.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Cody scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Wyoming has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.5°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
13.8°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
13.7"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
319 daysMedium confidence

With 319 sunny days a year and an average January low of 13.8°F, Cody offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
20.8 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
10,081High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
44.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
19.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
9.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
90.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Cody

Is Cody, Wyoming a good place to retire?

Cody, Wyoming is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Cody, Wyoming for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $301,900.

Does Wyoming tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Wyoming residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Cody, Wyoming?

Cody, Wyoming has January average low around 14°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Cody, Wyoming?

Cody scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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