Can households afford energy in Wyoming?
17th of 51. All Wyoming households: 3.0% ($2,653 of $88,143). Same income group, U.S.: 8.3%. Under 30% of median: 21.7% on $8,464. Renters 2.7%, owners 3.1%.
Wyoming burden by income bracket
At or above 6% in Wyoming: under 30%, 30% to 60%. Together 26% of homes (61,841 of 234,156).
Wyoming burden, % of income
- 21.7Under 30%
- 7.530% to 60%
- 5.360% to 80%
- 4.280% to 100%
- 2.2Over 100%
Getting the average under-30% household in Wyoming down to 6% takes $1,326 off its $1,834 energy cost, or $22,103 more income.
Wyoming income, cost and burden
| Bracket | Wyoming homes | Share | Wyoming income | Electric | All energy | Wyoming burden | U.S. burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30% | 24,174 | 10% | $8,464 | $850 | $1,834 | 21.7% | 17.0% |
| 30% to 60% | 37,667 | 16% | $27,821 | $949 | $2,073 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| 60% to 80% | 25,856 | 11% | $46,966 | $1,148 | $2,472 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 80% to 100% | 25,255 | 11% | $61,787 | $1,187 | $2,570 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Over 100% | 121,205 | 52% | $137,056 | $1,408 | $3,053 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| All | 234,156 | 100% | $88,143 | $1,224 | $2,653 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Renters, owners and fuel in Wyoming
Renters pay $1,168 on $43,540 (2.7%); owners $3,234 on $105,562 (3.1%); U.S. 2.4% and 2.2%. Most common fuel: utility gas, 60% of homes. Heaviest burden: wood, coal, solar and other, 5.4%.
| Wyoming heating fuel | Homes | Share | Wyoming income | All energy | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 53,713 | 22.9% | $82,291 | $1,690 | 2.0% |
| Utility gas | 139,788 | 59.7% | $90,582 | $2,526 | 2.8% |
| Bottled gas (propane) | 25,978 | 11.1% | $94,479 | $4,519 | 4.8% |
| Fuel oil | 347 | 0.1% | $80,393 | $5,123 | 6.4% |
| Wood, coal, solar and other | 14,330 | 6.1% | $74,987 | $4,065 | 5.4% |
Your burden against Wyoming
Help and shutoff rules in Wyoming
FY2024 LIHEAP heating help: 8,742 homes, 14 per 100 under 60% of median.
FY2026 funding snapshot $11,058,068, $179 per such home.
Eligibility listed: 60% State Median Income.
Benefits listed: Heating: $48 minimum, $1,901maximum Winter Crisis: $1,100maximum Weatherization: $15,000.
- Wyoming LIHEAP office, phone 307-777-7564
- Clearinghouse snapshot, Wyoming
- Wyoming help with your bill
Wyoming has a cold-weather clause; wording on the help page.
Read: Wyo. PSC Rules, Ch. 3, Sec. 9 (Discontinuation of Service to Customers), Secs. 10-11, as shown in 2017 proposed-rules filing (Docket 90000-130-XO-17), checked 2026-10-02; some utilities only.
Not legal advice. Ask your Wyoming utility.
Highest-burden Wyoming counties
23 counties with 1,000+ homes; top: Weston County at 6.4%, lowest of the 23: Teton County at 1.5%.
| Wyoming county | Homes | Income | All energy | Burden | Under 60% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston County | 2,638 | $82,591 | $5,316 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
| Niobrara County | 1,072 | $65,983 | $3,602 | 5.5% | 13.9% |
| Platte County | 3,861 | $79,051 | $4,010 | 5.1% | 16.5% |
| Goshen County | 5,069 | $68,765 | $3,450 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Big Horn County | 4,262 | $75,358 | $3,488 | 4.6% | 13.1% |
| Crook County | 2,755 | $74,995 | $3,465 | 4.6% | 16.3% |
| Washakie County | 3,414 | $73,606 | $3,096 | 4.2% | 12.1% |
| Hot Springs County | 2,105 | $72,841 | $2,918 | 4.0% | 12.2% |
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Sources
DOE LEAD 2022; LIHEAP Clearinghouse; CSV.
Questions
How much of income do Wyoming households spend on energy?
3.0% for all households ($2,653 of $88,143) and 9.8% under 60% of median income. U.S.: 2.2%, 8.3%.
Who is hit hardest in Wyoming?
Households under 30% of median income: 21.7%, 24,174 homes spending $1,834 on $8,464.
How many Wyoming homes get LIHEAP heating help?
8,742 in FY2024, 14 per 100 homes under 60% of median; not a take-up rate.
Is electricity the whole Wyoming energy burden?
No: electricity is 1.4% of 3.0%; gas and other fuel are the rest.