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Chugcreek, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Platte County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
129
Population
68/sq mi density
$170,625
Median Income
$45,873 per capita
$322,200
Home Value
$278,973 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$170,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$322,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chugcreek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 39.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,707 ft (1,435 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0535°N, 104.9079°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Platte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Chugcreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.3").