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Burns, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
365
Population
120/sq mi density
$49,851
Median Income
$34,319 per capita
$198,500
Home Value
$392,146 Zillow
$1,639
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
1,726 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,851 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$198,500 home value, $1,639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burns experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,516 ft (1,681 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1909°N, 104.3590°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Laramie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0490 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Burns has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").