Strong discovery fit
Fremont County has a Freedom Score of 80. Its strongest profile signals are Off-grid living (5/5) and Tiny homes (4/5).
County profile
VerifiedFremont County
Official first-pass rule source added from Fremont County planning documents.
County-level verifiedParcel review requiredOff-grid research candidateRV research candidateTiny-home candidateLand availability signal
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County Profiles Do Not Approve Parcels
This profile summarizes county-level signals. Before relying on a parcel, verify current rules with planning, zoning, building, environmental health, water, road, fire, title, and local professionals.
At a glance
Fast Read
County-level discovery summary for alternative housing research. Use this as a shortlist signal, then verify the specific parcel and code path.
large rural land searches
Best initial fit: large rural land searches, off-grid research, buyers comparing central Wyoming counties. Check county planning materials before making parcel assumptions.
60/100 affordability score
$13,732 per acre snapshot with 128 active land listings and a 4/5 availability signal.
ADUs needs extra review
Do not assume minimal zoning means no permits
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Source Snapshot
Fast source context for this county profile. Use the full source trail below for links, citations, and parcel-level verification reminders.
Land snapshotsourced
Jun 4, 2026LandSearch
Broadbandsourced
2024Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002
Public landsourced
2026Wyoming GeoHub BLM Surface Management Agency
Solar periodsourced
2001-2020NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatology
County citationssourced
9Planning, zoning, building, and profile links
Best Fit
Pros
- Official county planning documents address subdivision small wastewater private wells and construction recommendations
Cons
- The county planning page may be harder to access directly and alternative housing treatment still needs staff confirmation
Alternative Housing Ratings
derived
Verified county-level discovery scores
Alternative Housing Notes
Tiny Homes
Fremont County official planning materials should be reviewed before assuming a tiny home can be used as a dwelling; subdivision floodplain wastewater and construction recommendations may matter by parcel.
RV Living
RV living should be confirmed with the Planning Department because the sourced county documents do not establish blanket long-term RV occupancy rights.
Off Grid
Off-grid projects should verify private water small wastewater floodplain road access fire access and subdivision standards before purchase.
Container Homes
Container-home proposals should be reviewed against construction recommendations and any floodplain or wastewater rules before relying on a parcel.
ADUs
ADU feasibility should be confirmed through the Planning Department and any subdivision or wastewater constraints.
Land Affordability
sourced
Sourced market snapshot
Source: LandSearch snapshot from June 4, 2026. LandSearch Wyoming county price table average price per acre and active listing count; stored in medianAcrePrice field for compatibility but not a true median acre price.
Population Context
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Sourced Census estimate
Population uses 2024 U.S. Census county estimates. Density is computed from county land area in the imported GeoJSON boundary data.
Water and Septic
draft
Parcel-level verification needed
Water
Private wells water rights and access should be checked during parcel due diligence.
Septic
Small wastewater and septic requirements appear in county planning materials and should be verified for the specific site.
Climate, Utilities, and Access
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Mixed sourced and derived layers
Public land source: Wyoming GeoHub BLM Surface Management Agency snapshot from 2026. County-clipped GIS estimate using Wyoming Surface Management Agency categories: Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; Department of Defense; Fish & Wildlife Service; Forest Service; Local Government; State; State (State Parks & Hist Sites); State (Wyoming Game & Fish). Excludes Private, Water, and Wind River Indian Reservation surface categories.
Broadband source: Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002 snapshot from 2024. Broadband score is a county-level ACS household broadband subscription proxy, not parcel-level service availability. Score is based on the percentage of households with broadband of any type.
Solar source: NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatology for 2001-2020. County-centroid solar proxy using NASA POWER ALLSKY_SFC_SW_DWN annual all-sky surface shortwave downward irradiance. This is a county-level solar resource estimate, not a parcel-level PV design study.
Red Flags
- Do not assume minimal zoning means no permits
- verify wastewater floodplain access fire and subdivision requirements
Source Trail
County office links, sourced data layers, and profile citations used to build this county-level research summary.
Official County Links
Data Layer Sources
LandSearchLand market snapshot from June 4, 2026U.S. Census county estimatesPopulation and density contextWyoming GeoHub BLM Surface Management AgencyPublic land acreage snapshot from 2026Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002Broadband household subscription proxy from 2024NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatologyCounty-centroid solar resource for 2001-2020
County Profile Citations
census.govhttps://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.htmlcensus.govhttps://www.census.gov/geographies/mapping-files/time-series/geo/carto-boundary-file.htmlfremontcountywy.govhttps://www.fremontcountywy.gov/government/departments/planning_department.phpcms9files.revize.comhttps://cms9files.revize.com/fremontcounty/Government/Departments/Planning%20Department/Subdivisions/FREMONT%20COUNTY%20REGULAR%20SUBDIVISION%20REGULATIONS%2010.3.23.pdfcms9files.revize.comhttps://cms9files.revize.com/fremontcounty/Government/Departments/Planning%20Department/Building%20Codes%20and%20Construction%20Recommendations.pdfpropertytaxexplorer.comhttps://propertytaxexplorer.com/us/wyoming/services.wygisc.orghttps://services.wygisc.org/hostgis/rest/services/GeoHub/BLMSurfaceManagementAgency/MapServer/0data.rcc-acis.orghttps://data.rcc-acis.org/GridDatadata.rcc-acis.orghttps://data.rcc-acis.org/MultiStnData
Research Status
sourced
County-level profile reviewed; parcel-level confirmation still required
This profile is currently marked verified. It is ready for county comparison and early research, but legal claims and parcel-specific decisions should still be verified against county code, planning offices, and local experts.
County FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fremont County a good county for alternative living?+
Fremont County has a Freedom Score of 80, which makes it useful for county-level discovery. Treat that score as a shortlist signal, then verify zoning, building, water, septic, access, and covenant rules for the specific parcel.
Can you live in a tiny home in Fremont County?+
Fremont County has a tiny home score of 4/5. That score does not approve a tiny home by itself; it means the county is worth researching through planning, zoning, building code, sanitation, and parcel-specific rules.
Can you live in an RV on land in Fremont County?+
Fremont County has an RV living score of 4/5. RV rules often depend on duration, construction status, sanitation, water, zoning district, and whether the land is inside a subdivision or municipality.
Is Fremont County good for off-grid living?+
Fremont County has an off-grid score of 5/5. Off-grid feasibility still depends on legal access, septic or OWTS approval, water options, fire risk, winter access, and whether a lawful dwelling can be permitted.
How affordable is land in Fremont County?+
Fremont County has a land affordability score of 60/100 based on the current county-level dataset. Use this for comparison only, because actual parcel prices can vary by road access, utilities, terrain, water, covenants, and listing quality.
Who is Fremont County best suited for?+
Based on the current profile, Fremont County is best suited for large rural land searches, off-grid research, buyers comparing central Wyoming counties. The best fit can change once you narrow from county-level research to a specific property.
What should I verify before buying land in Fremont County?+
Before buying, confirm zoning, building permits, legal access, road maintenance, water rights or well eligibility, septic feasibility, wildfire requirements, floodplain issues, mineral rights, and any HOA, POA, subdivision, or covenant restrictions.