Wyoming homes are mostly wood-frame houses with drywall, plus a notable share of manufactured homes (about 11% of units) and log homes in mountain areas such as Jackson Hole. Heavy snow and wind shape the building envelope, and condo-style housing is limited outside Jackson, Casper and Cheyenne.

median year homes were built: 1982; median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later: 29%; built in 2000 or later
built before 1960: 22.7%; built before 1960
single-family homes: 72.1%; single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units: 10.3%; in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes: 11.3%; mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Wood-stud walls with drywall

Where: Most houses in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie and Gillette.

Mounting: Studs are typically 16 inches on center. Lag the mount into studs.

Thin paneled framing

Where: Manufactured and mobile homes (about 11% of units statewide).

Mounting: Walls are thin and studs may be spaced wider. Locate framing and add blocking before hanging heavy TVs or arms.

Log walls

Where: Log houses and cabins in Jackson Hole, Cody, the Bighorns and the Snowy Range.

Mounting: Logs settle and shrink, so do not rigidly fix a mount across log joints. Use a mount designed for log walls or build a separate framed panel.

Plaster on lath and brick

Where: A share of older houses built before 1960 (about 23% of units), for example in Cheyenne, Laramie and Sheridan.

Mounting: Locate studs and pre-drill; use concrete screws or sleeve anchors into solid brick.

Poured concrete and block foundation walls

Where: Basements and daylight lower levels.

Mounting: Furred walls need studs; bare walls need masonry anchors.

Tips before you mount

Stud walls: studs are usually 16" on center. Lag the mount into at least two studs with 5/16" lag bolts, typically about 2.5" to 3" long; a full-motion arm puts far more leverage on the wall than a flat mount, so it should never hang on drywall anchors alone.
Manufactured homes: verify stud locations behind the paneling and add wood blocking for full-motion arms.
Log homes: do not rely on drywall anchors. Mount to a framed panel, and plan wire routing in advance since logs cannot be easily opened; keep in mind logs shift as they dry.
Brick and block walls: use 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve anchors with a hammer drill, drilling into solid brick faces or block face shells where possible.
Hiding wires: the National Electrical Code (NEC 400.12) does not allow a regular TV power cord to run inside the wall. Use an in-wall rated recessed power kit, and choose low-voltage cables rated CL2 or CL3 for in-wall HDMI and speaker runs.
Over a fireplace: check the TV maker's heat limits and measure the surface temperature after the fireplace has run. If the mantel or surround is hot, mount the TV elsewhere or use a deeper mantel and a pull-down mount. Wood stoves and stone fireplaces are common in mountain homes.
Outdoor TVs: for covered patios, use an outdoor-rated TV with hardware that handles wide temperature swings and wind; wildfire smoke and dust can also affect equipment ventilation.
Before work starts, tell the installer the wall type (studs, plaster, masonry or concrete), the TV size and weight and the mount type. These change the anchors, labor time and price.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year: Wyoming (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Log Home Living: engineering for log homes · Town of Wright, Wyoming: minimum design load standards. General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.