Fort Washakie, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County
2.7
/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
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,429 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $558/mo rent
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 87.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,756 ft (1,754 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0069°N, 108.9204°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Wyoming Regional (RIW) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Fort Washakie has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").