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Afton, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,982
Population
444/sq mi density
$56,806
Median Income
$37,276 per capita
$311,200
Home Value
$475,149 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,806 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$311,200 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Afton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 87.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,246 ft (1,904 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7263°N, 110.9320°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0512 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 150 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 187 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Afton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 14°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (1.2").