The 10 Safest Cities In Wyoming For 2023

The 10 Safest Cities In Wyoming For 2023

Don't let the antler arch that greets you at the towns entrance scare you, Afton is actually quite safe. Nestled along the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Wyoming's western border, Afton offers a safe environment with small town charm that packs a big punch. Not literally, of course. No fighting happens here; that wouldn't be safe.

There's a true sense of community in this quaint town in the hills. The residents, here, look out for each other. Afton's gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes per 100,000 residents, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards, speaks volumes. With a little over 2,000 residents, the superb quality of life in this little village in Lincoln County is the reason that it is our fourth safest city in Wyoming for 2023, after taking the top spot last year.

Where Wyoming State Road 30 meets Wyoming State Road 189 is Kemmerer. This town, known for its bootlegging stories from the late 1800s, is our secondsafest city in Wyoming 2023.

Kemmerer is also known for its safe, family friendly atmosphere. There is a ton of stuff to do in this little town with only 2792 residents in the middle of nowhere, Lincoln County. They have a boat load of places to shop and dine, and their immaculate parks provide the backdrop for safe, friendly games of basketball, volleyball, and tennis for all ages.

Kemmerer is the kind of place where packages from Amazon won't get stolen from your front porch when you're not home. But, hey, what do you expect from this safe city that is "The Gateway to the West."

Located within the Bighorn Basin, Worland ranks as the third safest city in Wyoming. Residents had a 1 in 1,605 of being the victim of a violent crime in 2022, a rate considerably lower than the national average. The property crime rate in Worland was also the third safest in the state, so don't worry if you forget to lock your doors here. As a bonus, we also named Worland as the most affordable place in Wyoming, so it's a great spot to get safety for a bargain.

Worland is also home to the Gooseberry Badlands, with plenty of trails along overlooking some seriously unique landscapes.

Jackson, located in Teton County, Wyoming, holds the title of the fourth safest city in 2023, with commendable 73/100k people and 0.0 rates for violent crimes and homicides respectively. The town boasts a property crime rate of 768/100k people, achieving the fifth safest spot for property crimes in the state.

Founded in a valley known to early trappers, Jackson was incorporated in 1914. It now thrives as a tourist destination while maintaining a secure environment for its 10,932 residents. The city's rankings at 7 for violent crimes and 5 for property crimes reinforce its standing as a safe community within Wyoming.

Newcastle, the county seat of Weston County located at the intersection of U.S. routes 16 and 85 in Weston County, upholds a low crime rate with negligible violent crime instances, no murder records, and 0 robbery cases. The city also boasts a minimal 29 property crime occurrences, which contributes to its status as the fifth safest city in Wyoming.

Newcastle's crime rates per capita, including 62/100k people for violent crime and 913/100k people for property crime, are indicative of its strong focus on safety within a community of 3,176 residents.

Thermopolis, the county seat of Hot Springs County, Wyoming, is known for "The Big Spring" and its location by the Wind River Canyon and Boysen Reservoir. The town's crime stas for 2023 indicate 1 violent offenses, making it the fourth safest in the state for such crimes, and 29 property crimes, ranking it 11th safest lowest. Notably, there were 0 murder cases.

Overall, Thermopolis was the sixth most secure place in Wyoming.

Glenrock, located in Central Wyoming at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is our seventh safest city in Wyoming. This little town on the Deer Creek Tributary is super family friendly and virtually crime free. It is one of the safest places to call home on our list.

Glenrock's overall HomeSnacks snackability score was an 8/10! Not surprising, considering their safety rating and percentage of educated residents both scored 8.5/10. Busy people = less naughty people. If that doesn't say safe, we don't know what does.

There's a reason Glenrock's motto is "Big Enough to Enjoy-Small Enough to Care." The people in Converse County are great and it's super safe in this little piece of heaven in the 307.

Buffalo is the ideal destination when you're trying find that true western feel with small city vibes. Were not sure if it's where the buffalo roam, but we do know that it's safe enough to let your children roam. And this is definitely one of the reasons it's our eighth safest city in Wyoming.

It might not be Beverly Hills, but this little town with a vibrant downtown scene, unforgettable summer festivals, and year-round fun is just as notable and just as safe. Probably why it's one of the most populous towns at the base of Bighorn National Forest.

Buffalo is known for its low crime and A+ education rating. There is a sense of true community in this little village in Johnson County.

So grab the family, pack up the pick-up, and get a-moving so you don't miss out on any of their safe, family friendly, activities scheduled for 2023.

Slap a fluorescent orange safety jacket on this little village in southeastern Albany County and call them safe.

Our ninth safest city in Wyoming, Laramie, is known for its scenic location, low taxes, and educational opportunities. after all, it is the home to the University of Wyoming Cowboys.

The "Gem City of the Plains" is a family friendly, safe Chey-town-burb on the Laramie River that boasts convenient restaurants and stores and an occasional rodeo or two. It's a great place to raise a family. Word on the street is that young professionals are starting to take notice and move their direction. So don't wait, because the word is out.

And if you don't like people peeping through your windows, you don't have to worry because there's plenty of room in Laramie. And if you love nature, it can be found as close as your backyard.

Green River scored an 8/10 on our snackability chart to become our tenth safest city in Wyoming.

This is the quintessential little village located in the southwestern corner of the Cowboy State. Not surprising, they received an 8/10 safety score and an 8/10 education score. Safe and smart cowboys! Nice work Green River!

In Berkley they also love to celebrate their long summer nights with safe, family friendly, festivals like their Flaming Gorge Days. Whether it's during the festival's 3-on-3 basketball tournament or at the local coffee shop, nothing says safe like a community that creates opportunities to get to know anything and everything about each other. Just make sure you take the trash out in proper attire because someone is always watching and you wouldn't want to become the talk of Sweetwater County.

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