Fort Laramie, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Goshen County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
224
Population
896/sq mi density
$55,521
Median Income
$31,935 per capita
$101,100
Home Value
$278,243 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,521 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Laramie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,231 ft (1,290 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2131°N, 104.5174°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Goshen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Fort Laramie has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.2").