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Albin, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
198 Population 1,320/sq mi density
$165,469 Median Income $62,719 per capita
$138,400 Home Value $321,864 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 1,726 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$165,469 median income, 35.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Albin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,320/sq mi
Coordinates41.4169°N, 104.1015°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLaramie County County
Nearest AirportWestern Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 68.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0490 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.12 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience49.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 28, 2025.

Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 114 km
Jan 6, 2018 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming M3.0 107 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 149 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 115 km
Dec 19, 2013 33 km NE of Rock River, Wyoming M2.8 142 km
May 28, 2025 9 km ENE of Glendo, Wyoming M2.6 142 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 113 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 97 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955 EF4 62 km 2
Jun 9, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
May 27, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 16, 1979 EF3 66 km 1
Jul 20, 1978 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 20, 1960 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 27, 1955 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 61 km 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 5, 2009 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 27, 2005 EF2 52 km 0
May 21, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 6, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIMMONS (20,950 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 SIMMONS 20,950 98 km
2022 CARTER CANYON 15,828 45 km
2000 CO LINE 10,961 45 km
2024 SCHIFF 6,714 98 km
2024 HAPPY JACK 6,585 79 km
2021 HACKBERRY CA 6,367 63 km
2002 UNNAMED 5,258 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,047 86 km
2022 SMOKEY 3,961 57 km
2021 313 3,859 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,586 86 km
2020 HUBBARDS GAP 3,435 60 km
2005 BROADCAST BURN 3,230 95 km
2004 ROSETTA LANE 3,164 66 km
2005 LITTLEBEAR 3,125 63 km
2021 BUFFALO CREEK 2,716 53 km
2021 VISTA TREND CA 2,669 49 km
2015 2 CA MA IRON MOUNTAIN MIDDLE CANYON PRESCRIBED BURN 2,517 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,486 85 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,261 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Albin has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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