Strong discovery fit
Goshen County has a Freedom Score of 80. Its strongest profile signals are Tiny homes (4/5) and RV living (4/5).
County profile
VerifiedGoshen County
Official first-pass rule source added from Goshen County Planning and GIS page.
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.
southeast Wyoming budget land searches
Best initial fit: southeast Wyoming budget land searches, buyers seeking limited county zoning, rural homestead research. Check county planning materials before making parcel assumptions.
95/100 affordability score
$3,981 per acre snapshot with 10 active land listings and a 5/5 availability signal.
ADUs needs extra review
Verify septic water access subdivision status municipality proximity covenants and state code references before purchase
Trust strip
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
7Planning, zoning, building, and profile links
Best Fit
Pros
- Official county page states there are currently no zoning regulations or building inspections and links planning applications septic and state building-code resources
Cons
- Limited county zoning does not remove septic subdivision state municipal or private restrictions
Alternative Housing Ratings
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Verified county-level discovery scores
Alternative Housing Notes
Tiny Homes
Goshen County states it currently does not have zoning regulations or building inspections; tiny homes still need parcel-level review for subdivision septic state code and municipal rules.
RV Living
RV living should be confirmed with Planning and GIS because lack of county zoning/building inspections does not automatically allow full-time RV occupancy.
Off Grid
Off-grid projects should verify septic water access subdivision solar/wind regulations and state building-code references before purchase.
Container Homes
Container-home proposals may have fewer county inspection barriers but should still be checked for wastewater access and subdivision constraints.
ADUs
ADU feasibility should be checked against any town jurisdiction subdivision restrictions and sanitation rules.
Land Affordability
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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
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Parcel-level verification needed
Water
Water and well feasibility are parcel-specific and should be reviewed before purchase.
Septic
The Planning and GIS page links septic system application materials so wastewater review remains important.
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; Local Government; National Park Service; State; State (State Parks & Hist Sites); State (University of Wyoming); 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
- Verify septic water access subdivision status municipality proximity covenants and state code references before purchase
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.htmlgoshencountywy.govhttps://www.goshencountywy.gov/210/Planning-and-GISpropertytaxexplorer.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
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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 Goshen County a good county for alternative living?+
Goshen 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 Goshen County?+
Goshen 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 Goshen County?+
Goshen 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 Goshen County good for off-grid living?+
Goshen County has an off-grid score of 4/5. 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 Goshen County?+
Goshen County has a land affordability score of 95/100 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 Goshen County best suited for?+
Based on the current profile, Goshen County is best suited for southeast Wyoming budget land searches, buyers seeking limited county zoning, rural homestead research. The best fit can change once you narrow from county-level research to a specific property.
What should I verify before buying land in Goshen 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.