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Centennial, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
364 Population 22/sq mi density
$103,828 Median Income $53,716 per capita
$495,500 Home Value $324,825 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 2,201 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,828 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$495,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Centennial has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,295 ft (2,528 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates41.3068°N, 106.1376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportLaramie Regional (LAR)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience25.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.4 on Sep 14, 2024.

Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 135 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 36 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 139 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 126 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 135 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 113 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 53 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 124 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 129 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 52 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 123 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 127 km
Aug 26, 2022 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.3 137 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 50 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 38 km
Jun 3, 2023 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 54 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 59 km
Apr 13, 1991 30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming M3.2 100 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 76 km
Jul 3, 2009 22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 23, 1960 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 2, 1976 EF2 24 km 0
Jun 6, 2020 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 6, 2019 EF1 44 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF1 97 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 95 km 0
May 5, 1979 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 34 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 15, 1967 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1966 EF1 35 km 0
Jul 3, 1960 EF1 12 km 0
Jul 18, 1958 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 18, 1958 EF1 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 91 km
2020 MULLEN 179,894 25 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 98 km
2016 BEAVER CREEK 44,221 50 km
2018 RYAN 28,858 50 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 91 km
2018 BADGER CREEK 20,752 28 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 76 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 81 km
2020 RR 316 14,274 69 km
2012 SQUIRREL CREEK 10,768 18 km
2006 TRAILER 8,040 93 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 84 km
2024 HAPPY JACK 6,585 96 km
2004 PENNOCK RX 3,593 45 km
2005 BROADCAST BURN 3,230 95 km
2017 BIG RED 2,868 74 km
2017 KEYSTONE 2,784 19 km
2011 CHRISTNICK 2,714 89 km
1999 CHACE 2,591 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
May 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Centennial has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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