What is the age of consent in Wyoming?

16–17

The age of consent in Wyoming is 17.

Wyoming is classified “16–17” for the age of consent, as are 37 of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Ages of consent in the United States
Last checked: 17 September 2026
How it was classified: Read from the source’s state-by-state coverage; the topic is published only once hand-verified reference states match it.

Across the United States

16–17 37 states and the District of Columbia, including Wyoming.
18+ 13 states.

Nearby states

Utah: 18+ The age of consent in Utah is 18.
Montana: 16–17 The age of consent in Montana is 16.
Colorado: 16–17 The age of consent in Colorado is 17.
Idaho: 18+ The age of consent in Idaho is 18.
South Dakota: 16–17 The age of consent in South Dakota is 16.
Nebraska: 16–17 The age of consent in Nebraska is 16.

Other laws in Wyoming

Abortion: Legal on request
Euthanasia: Illegal
Same-Sex Marriage: Marriage legal
Sex Work: Illegal
Death Penalty: Not used in practice
Gun Laws: Permissive
Cannabis: Illegal

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