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Baggs, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Moffat County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
411 Population 806/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $28,844 per capita
$180,800 Home Value $189,147 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 2,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baggs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,249 ft (1,905 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates41.0347°N, 107.6573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMoffat County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Wyoming Regional (RKS)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (May) 1.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado M4.5 141 km
Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 83 km
Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 47 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 144 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 129 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 98 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.8 143 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 141 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 39 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 84 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 109 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 126 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 86 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 44 km
May 13, 1993 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.5 144 km
Dec 10, 1999 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado M3.5 133 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 85 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 94 km
Nov 3, 1994 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado M3.4 122 km
Aug 26, 2022 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2004 EF1 33 km 0
May 30, 1980 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 15, 1967 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 15, 1966 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 24, 2018 EF0 64 km 0
May 26, 2017 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 30, 2006 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF0 41 km 0
Aug 10, 1997 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1997 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 15, 1995 EF0 100 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 2, 1992 EF0 18 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF0 65 km 0
Aug 20, 1986 EF0 83 km 0
Jun 14, 1982 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CREEK (44,221 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BEAVER CREEK 44,221 97 km
2018 RYAN 28,858 88 km
2008 MAYBERRY 26,520 36 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 87 km
1993 WAPATI PEAK 20,857 80 km
2018 DIVIDE 20,540 32 km
2014 ALKALI 20,338 40 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 79 km
1988 I DO 16,253 82 km
1996 OPINION 15,613 94 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 89 km
2017 PEEKABOO 11,985 100 km
2000 WINTER VALLEY 8,726 99 km
2018 BOONE DRAW 8,656 84 km
2010 ALKALI 8,094 53 km
2017 WINTER VALLEY 7,822 96 km
2023 IRON 7,783 31 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 80 km
2008 PRONG 5,775 45 km
1993 RED WASH 5,345 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Baggs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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