Crook County
Crook County, Wyoming: solar permitting grade B (score 40/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 40/100 |
| Population | 7,522 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Crook County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Wyoming's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Pennington County (≈95 mi) · Niobrara County (≈106 mi) · Converse County (≈121 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Crook County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Hulett town
- Moorcroft town
- Pine Haven town
- Sundance town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Lawrence County, SD · ≈41 miB41—
- Weston County · ≈51 miB41—
- Campbell County · ≈54 miC43—
- Butte County, SD · ≈56 miB36—
- Carter County, MT · ≈64 miB32—
- Powder River County, MT · ≈74 miB32—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Crook County ranks #10 of 23 ranked Wyoming counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Wyoming: Sublette County (B · 33), Hot Springs County (B · 33), Niobrara County (B · 34). See all Wyoming county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.