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Douglas, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Converse County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,400 Population 970/sq mi density
$79,839 Median Income $36,820 per capita
$251,500 Home Value $303,944 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,839 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$251,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,799 ft (1,463 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density970/sq mi
Coordinates42.7548°N, 105.3978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyConverse County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.10 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 65 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 16 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 51 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 54 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 111 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 73 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 40 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 138 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 20 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 132 km
Mar 10, 1993 27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming M3.2 122 km
Jul 22, 2020 16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.2 56 km
Aug 22, 2016 16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming M3.2 76 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 48 km
Apr 13, 1991 30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2013 25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming M3.1 132 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 117 km
Nov 30, 2012 33 km NNE of Powder River, Wyoming M3.1 127 km
Aug 23, 1993 29 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming M3.0 143 km
Jan 6, 2018 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming M3.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 10, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 28, 1978 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF2 81 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 11, 1962 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 7, 2022 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 28, 2018 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 14, 1994 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1991 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARAPAHO (100,043 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ARAPAHO 100,043 60 km
1996 OLMSTEAD D 44,562 28 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY 28,249 80 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 22 km
2006 OLD CHICAGO 25,218 67 km
2018 BRITANIA MOUNTAIN 23,701 73 km
2002 REESE 19,624 81 km
2024 WILDCAT CREEK 18,751 92 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 56 km
2006 SAWMILL 15,379 96 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 49 km
2011 SQUAW MTN 14,379 93 km
2012 SAWMILL CANYON 13,438 57 km
2006 TWENTY MILE 11,732 31 km
2006 JACKSON CANYON 11,686 86 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 66 km
2012 SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX 10,759 69 km
2011 THOMPSON 10,519 71 km
1999 WALKER 10,022 24 km
2015 STATION 9,845 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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