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Overall Rating: 91/100 · 42,000 veterans (9.8% of population)
Reviewed 2026. Programs and exemptions verified against Wyoming veterans-affairs and tax-authority sources.
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Wyoming Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
No state income tax
0.58% average effective rate
$3,000 of assessed value (flat, 10%+)
Flat $3,000 assessed-value exemption for any 10%+ service-connected (same all tiers; ~$150–200/yr). 3-yr residency. Also available to many wartime vets.
Source ↗No sales tax in Wyoming
$180,000
VA Medical Center
2360 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 778-7550
Primary care, mental health, telehealth services
Tuition assistance
Wyoming veterans qualify for in-state tuition
4-year value: $8,000
Median Home
$350,000
1BR Rent
$850/mo
COL Index
93
Unemployment
3.4%
Major employers: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, state government, Cheyenne Regional Medical
Pros: No income/sales tax, VA facility, F.E. Warren AFB, free registration for 50%+, low cost of living
Cons: Very cold winters, windy, remote location, limited healthcare
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When a numerical scoring system is used, honorably discharged veterans and surviving spouses receive a 5% advantage; veterans with a 10%+ service-connected disability receive a 10% advantage (one year of Wyoming residency required).
Official source ↗Resident veterans rated 50%+ disabled qualify for a free lifetime fishing license; 100% disabled resident veterans receive a free lifetime bird, small game, and fish license.
Official source ↗Wyoming resident veterans rated 50%+ service-connected disabled receive a free lifetime pass for day use and camping at state parks and historic sites (except camping at Hot Springs State Park).
Official source ↗Resident veterans receiving 50%+ service-connected disability compensation get a first Disabled Veteran plate free and exempt from registration fees; applications go through the county treasurer.
Official source ↗State home in Buffalo offering domiciliary (assisted living) care and, since 2025, skilled nursing care; open to honorably discharged Wyoming resident veterans, spouses, surviving spouses, and Gold Star Family members.
Official source ↗The veterans exemption ($6,000 off assessed value, applicable to property tax or vehicle registration) continues for the unremarried surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran who resided in Wyoming; file annually by the fourth Monday in May with the county assessor.
Official source ↗Sourced from official state agencies; programs and eligibility change — confirm with your Wyoming Department of Veterans Affairs before applying.