Basin, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,304
Population
553/sq mi density
$59,941
Median Income
$32,524 per capita
$143,900
Home Value
$266,687 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,941 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,900 home value, $914/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Basin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3806°N, 108.0471°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Big Horn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worland Municipal (WRL) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in |
Basin has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 21°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.2").