West · WY
Wyoming
Confidence: High
Most permissive state for property rights; sparse population; harsh winters.
+17
Overall
Verdict
Mixed — pick parcel carefully
Weighted across Water · Legal · Soil · Energy · Climate
Quick stats
- Region
- West
- Overall score
- +17
- Confidence
- High
Domain breakdown
How WY scores
Water+0 / ±50
Legal+24 / ±40
Soil+4 / ±30
Energy+14 / ±25
Climate Risk-16 / ±25
In its favor
- +Lowest tax state
- +Permissive code statewide
- +Great wind
Watch-outs
- −Brutal cold & wind
- −Sparse services
- −Water rights complex
Notes by domain
Water
+0Variable; senior water rights matter.
Legal
+24Very permissive.
Soil
+4Arid grassland.
Energy
+14Premier wind state.
Climate Risk
-16Extreme cold, blizzards.