Big Piney, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
445
Population
873/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$31,785 per capita
$198,700
Home Value
$237,260 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$198,700 home value, $907/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Piney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,834 ft (2,083 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5402°N, 110.1193°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0512 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Big Piney has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 12°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and December the driest (0.2").