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Bessemer Bend, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Natrona County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
119 Population 47/sq mi density
$161,125 Median Income $117,196 per capita
$409,400 Home Value $301,892 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
139 Violent Crime/100K 2,585 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$161,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$409,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bessemer Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 71.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,236 ft (1,596 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates42.7561°N, 106.5175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyNatrona County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 71.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

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

70 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 53 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 141 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 110 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 106 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 114 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 55 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 85 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 65 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 74 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 133 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 114 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 45 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 100 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 126 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 121 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 105 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 144 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 93 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 63 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF2 31 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 11, 1962 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 28, 2018 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 38 km 0
Jun 12, 1986 EF1 31 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 63 km 0
May 8, 1975 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 23 km 0
Jul 27, 1962 EF1 19 km 0
Jun 15, 1962 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF1 44 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 87 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 94 km
2019 PEDRO MOUNTAIN 21,904 53 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 45 km
2006 SAWMILL 15,379 86 km
2006 JACKSON CANYON 11,686 6 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 60 km
2012 SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX 10,759 23 km
2015 STATION 9,845 31 km
1996 HENRYS 9,839 85 km
2000 HENDERSON 9,624 48 km
1996 BONER 9,414 74 km
1996 COLE CREEK 9,099 40 km
2012 BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,196 78 km
1985 GOAT MTN 6,450 61 km
2012 LITTLE BOX ELDER 6,329 68 km
2000 DEADHORSE 6,252 5 km
2012 RUSSELS CAMP 5,811 62 km
2011 CARSON 5,380 97 km
2012 SEMINOE 3,570 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in

Bessemer Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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