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Bar Nunn, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Natrona County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,980 Population 1,419/sq mi density
$110,598 Median Income $40,143 per capita
$287,800 Home Value $354,211 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 2,685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$110,598 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$287,800 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bar Nunn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,345 ft (1,629 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,419/sq mi
Coordinates42.9220°N, 106.3474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyNatrona County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 30 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 107 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 129 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 110 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 70 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 35 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 68 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 110 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 122 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 72 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 22 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 128 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 115 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 116 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 77 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 86 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 136 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 82 km
Sep 3, 2023 32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.3 120 km
Aug 26, 2022 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF2 9 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 11, 1962 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 28, 2018 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 12, 1986 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 46 km 0
May 8, 1975 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 14, 1965 EF1 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLMSTEAD D (44,562 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 OLMSTEAD D 44,562 70 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 77 km
2019 PEDRO MOUNTAIN 21,904 76 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 26 km
2006 SAWMILL 15,379 64 km
2006 OUTLAW 2 12,279 92 km
2006 JACKSON CANYON 11,686 22 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 37 km
2012 SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX 10,759 23 km
1999 WALKER 10,022 96 km
2015 STATION 9,845 14 km
1996 HENRYS 9,839 63 km
2010 WILLOW CREEK 9,706 98 km
2000 HENDERSON 9,624 30 km
1996 BONER 9,414 57 km
1996 COLE CREEK 9,099 20 km
1999 ANTELOPE 7,479 91 km
1985 GOAT MTN 6,450 76 km
2012 LITTLE BOX ELDER 6,329 57 km
2000 DEADHORSE 6,252 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Bar Nunn has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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