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Fort Washakie, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,345 Population 64/sq mi density
$36,429 Median Income $17,701 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $359,362 Zillow
$558 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 3,184 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,429 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Washakie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,756 ft (1,754 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates43.0069°N, 108.9204°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportCentral Wyoming Regional (RIW)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 28.8"
Wettest Month (May) 1.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.82 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.6 on May 27, 2025.

Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 134 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 17 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 119 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 136 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 112 km
Jun 20, 1998 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming M4.4 146 km
Sep 27, 2001 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming M4.3 105 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 138 km
Aug 17, 2010 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.1 132 km
Apr 7, 2004 18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 137 km
Sep 12, 2010 18 km SSE of Hoback, Wyoming M4.0 146 km
Feb 26, 2016 23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 131 km
Jan 7, 2004 17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 137 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 143 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 59 km
Jan 7, 2004 18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 136 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 137 km
Apr 18, 2025 15 km E of Jackson, Wyoming M3.9 143 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 141 km
Apr 1, 2011 22 km NW of Daniel, Wyoming M3.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 7, 1986 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 27, 1973 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF2 48 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 49 km 0
Aug 3, 1980 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 3, 1976 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 6, 1968 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 5, 1968 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF1 43 km 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF1 28 km 0
Sep 9, 2024 EF0 91 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 11, 2020 EF0 32 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF0 85 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 KATESBASIN 141,128 68 km
2012 ALPINE LAKE 39,158 32 km
1988 FAYETTE 29,234 55 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 77 km
2002 SOUTH FORK II 13,803 13 km
2002 PASS CREEK 13,724 44 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 70 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 82 km
2007 COPPER MTN. 4,458 87 km
1999 LOWER GRAS 3,489 98 km
1989 ANNS 3,298 48 km
2006 JIM CREEK WFU 2,835 85 km
2002 DIVIDE 2,831 47 km
2007 SALT LICK 2,527 86 km
2022 WASHAKIE PARK 2,337 17 km
1988 WISE FLAT 2,232 72 km
2001 BEAVER RIM 2,171 59 km
1996 BARBEQUE 2,113 94 km
2000 SPRING MNT 1,820 70 km
2016 TWIN LAKES 1,813 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.4 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Fort Washakie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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