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Elk Mountain, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
89
Population
318/sq mi density
$65,893
Median Income
$38,661 per capita
$218,200
Home Value
$107,945 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
121
Violent Crime/100K
485 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$218,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 93.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,259 ft (2,213 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6883°N, 106.4135°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
Elk Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.5") and December the driest (0.7").