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Johnstown, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
227 Population 7/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $34,309 per capita
$725 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 3,184 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,237 ft (1,596 m)
Area32.2 sq mi (83.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates43.1138°N, 108.6899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportCentral Wyoming Regional (RIW)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 28.4"
Wettest Month (May) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

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

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 146 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 39 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 148 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 136 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 124 km
Sep 27, 2001 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming M4.3 117 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 149 km
Aug 17, 2010 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.1 144 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 115 km
Feb 26, 2016 23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 144 km
Apr 7, 2004 18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 148 km
Jan 7, 2004 18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 148 km
Jan 7, 2004 17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 149 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 49 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 137 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 118 km
Oct 3, 2000 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M3.9 144 km
Apr 1, 2011 22 km NW of Daniel, Wyoming M3.9 129 km
Nov 26, 1993 36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming M3.8 128 km
Feb 12, 2023 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 7, 1986 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 27, 1973 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF2 28 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 34 km 0
Aug 3, 1980 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 3, 1976 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 6, 1968 EF1 24 km 0
Jun 5, 1968 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF1 30 km 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF1 10 km 0
Sep 9, 2024 EF0 71 km 0
Aug 11, 2020 EF0 11 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF0 74 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF0 28 km 0
Jun 14, 2009 EF0 70 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF0 66 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 50 km
2012 ALPINE LAKE 39,158 49 km
1988 FAYETTE 29,234 76 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 95 km
2002 SOUTH FORK II 13,803 35 km
2002 PASS CREEK 13,724 53 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 90 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 62 km
2000 MIDDLECREE 4,534 94 km
1996 ANTLER 4,492 95 km
2007 COPPER MTN. 4,458 65 km
2018 ZIMMERMAN 3,655 93 km
2001 RENNER DRA 3,627 99 km
1999 LOWER GRAS 3,489 87 km
1989 ANNS 3,298 66 km
1998 LARSEN 1 3,157 94 km
2002 DIVIDE 2,831 69 km
2023 BLACK MOUNTAIN 2,596 100 km
2000 MDL ENOS 2,593 92 km
2018 POTTER BUTTE 2,444 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Johnstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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