Cowley, Wyoming
Town · Population 859 · #46 in Wyoming
About Cowley
Cowley is a tiny community in northern Wyoming with an estimated population of 859.
Cowley holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 987 residents per square mile.
📰 Cowley News Today
- Schedule - Rocky Mountain Grizzlies (Cowley, WY) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jun 9
- Beth Sibbett Obituary (2026) - Cowley, WY - Haskell Funeral Home - Lovell Legacy obituary · Apr 11
- Cowley woman represents Wyoming as Congress explores ways to improve medical care in rural America Buffalo Bulletin · Jul 2
- Cowley lawmaker faces challenge from Lovell Republican Powell Tribune · Jun 25
- Katherine ErLinda "Linda Roybal" Parker Obituary (2026) - Cowley, WY - Haskell Funeral Home - Lovell Legacy obituary · Mar 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cowley Unique
- The only place in America named Cowley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wyoming — one of 205 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Cowley
- Rocky Mountain Elementary
- Rocky Mountain High School
- Rocky Mountain Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWyoming
TypeTown
Population (2024)859
Rank in state#46 of 99
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density987/sq mi
Coordinates44.8835, -108.4693