What kinds of homes are in Medicine Bow, WY?
Medicine Bow, WY has 278 (±79) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 80 homes per square mile of land.
75.9% are detached single-family houses.
4.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
1.4% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 278 (±79)
- Detached houses
- 75.9%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 4.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 1.4%
Homes in Medicine Bow by building size
| Building type | Medicine Bow | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 75.9% (±11.6 points) | 70.2% | 67.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 1.8% (±2.3 points) | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.3% | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 1.4% (±2.6 points) | 3.3% | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 18.7% (±10.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.5% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In Medicine Bow, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Carbon County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Medicine Bow
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Bow | — | 1.4% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Rock River | 16 mi | 0.0% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Mountain | 18 mi | 0.0% (±51.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanna | 19 mi | 3.0% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saratoga | 44 mi | 1.8% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sinclair | 48 mi | 0.0% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laramie | 51 mi | 24.1% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Rawlins | 53 mi | 11.9% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside | 56 mi | 0.0% (±62.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laramie, WY (24.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawlins | 11.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 2 | Encampment | 4.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 3 | Hanna | 3.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 4 | Baggs | 2.6% (±24.9 points) |
| 5 | Saratoga | 1.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 6 | Medicine Bow | 1.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Dixon | 0.0% (±61.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Elk Mountain | 0.0% (±51.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Riverside | 0.0% (±62.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sinclair | 0.0% (±29.6 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Medicine Bow
How many homes are in Medicine Bow?
Medicine Bow, WY has an estimated 278 (±79) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Medicine Bow houses or apartments?
75.9% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 5.4% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Medicine Bow?
4.0% of homes in Medicine Bow are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medicine Bow town, Wyoming
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .