James Town, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
447
Population
139/sq mi density
$109,808
Median Income
$60,141 per capita
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,808 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
James Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,106 ft (1,861 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5640°N, 109.5365°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sweetwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0519 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 3.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
James Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.5").