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Fox Farm-College, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,224 Population 1,403/sq mi density
$45,917 Median Income $30,032 per capita
$1,106 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 2,842 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,917 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox Farm-College experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 65.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,992 ft (1,826 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density1,403/sq mi
Coordinates41.1106°N, 104.7870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLaramie County County
Nearest AirportCheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 65.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0490 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.12 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience49.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 148 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 73 km
Jan 6, 2018 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming M3.0 123 km
Sep 7, 2019 23 km WSW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M2.9 148 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 73 km
Dec 19, 2013 33 km NE of Rock River, Wyoming M2.8 117 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 144 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 124 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 68 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 132 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 98 km 1
Jul 16, 1979 EF3 7 km 1
Apr 23, 1960 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 27, 1955 EF3 88 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 45 km 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 5, 2009 EF2 67 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 46 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 25, 1982 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 31, 1978 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 84 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 70 km
2011 SQUAW MTN 14,379 99 km
2000 CO LINE 10,961 67 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 83 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 57 km
2006 TRAILER 8,040 82 km
2024 HAPPY JACK 6,585 20 km
2002 UNNAMED 5,258 84 km
1994 SQUAW MTN. 4,093 98 km
2021 313 3,859 72 km
2005 BROADCAST BURN 3,230 76 km
2004 ROSETTA LANE 3,164 15 km
2005 LITTLEBEAR 3,125 48 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 76 km
2011 CHRISTNICK 2,714 91 km
2015 2 CA MA IRON MOUNTAIN MIDDLE CANYON PRESCRIBED BURN 2,517 68 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,261 95 km
2017 CATTLE DRIVE 2,200 31 km
2024 139 FIRE 2,146 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Fox Farm-College has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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