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Boulder Flats, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 26/sq mi density
$80,250 Median Income $31,635 per capita
$192,900 Home Value $359,362 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 3,184 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$80,250 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Boulder Flats has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 87.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,583 ft (1,702 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates42.9156°N, 108.7993°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportCentral Wyoming Regional (RIW)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 87.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.82 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 148 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 150 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 28 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 131 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 125 km
Sep 27, 2001 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming M4.3 118 km
Aug 17, 2010 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.1 146 km
Jan 7, 2004 18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 150 km
Feb 26, 2016 23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 144 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 47 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 133 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 129 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 137 km
Apr 1, 2011 22 km NW of Daniel, Wyoming M3.9 120 km
Oct 3, 2000 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M3.9 147 km
Nov 26, 1993 36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming M3.8 129 km
Feb 12, 2023 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.7 147 km
Oct 21, 1996 42 km ESE of Boulder, Wyoming M3.7 56 km
Jun 22, 1996 40 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.7 128 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 6 km 0
Jun 7, 1986 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 27, 1973 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF2 42 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 40 km 0
Aug 3, 1980 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 3, 1976 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 6, 1968 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 5, 1968 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF1 33 km 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF1 33 km 0
Sep 9, 2024 EF0 94 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 11, 2020 EF0 30 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 65 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF0 95 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 14, 2009 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 3, 2009 EF0 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 KATESBASIN 141,128 74 km
2012 ALPINE LAKE 39,158 45 km
1988 FAYETTE 29,234 64 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 88 km
2002 SOUTH FORK II 13,803 23 km
2002 PASS CREEK 13,724 31 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 78 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 86 km
2007 COPPER MTN. 4,458 87 km
1989 ANNS 3,298 42 km
2006 JIM CREEK WFU 2,835 97 km
2002 DIVIDE 2,831 53 km
2007 SALT LICK 2,527 99 km
2022 WASHAKIE PARK 2,337 28 km
1988 WISE FLAT 2,232 74 km
2001 BEAVER RIM 2,171 45 km
2000 SPRING MNT 1,820 82 km
2000 MURPHYDRAW 1,615 37 km
1994 17 MILE 6 1,564 23 km
2000 RED CANYON 1,500 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Boulder Flats has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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