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Kaycee, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Johnson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
254 Population 577/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $24,994 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $391,547 Zillow
$1,114 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 2,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $1,114/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaycee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,649 ft (1,417 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates43.7100°N, 106.6373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 40.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.0 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 83 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 64 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 61 km
Feb 25, 1993 31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M3.9 143 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 131 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 98 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 80 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 64 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 60 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 35 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 132 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 63 km
Jan 9, 2007 7 km ENE of East Thermopolis, Wyoming M3.5 118 km
Sep 3, 2023 32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.3 33 km
Apr 5, 2002 7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming M3.3 120 km
Mar 10, 1993 27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming M3.2 35 km
Oct 31, 2017 56 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.2 69 km
Jul 22, 2020 16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.2 95 km
Aug 22, 2016 16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming M3.2 128 km
Nov 9, 1999 58 km ENE of Shoshoni, Wyoming M3.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

90 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 23 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 4 km 0
Aug 12, 2005 EF2 94 km 2
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF2 63 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 11, 1962 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 19, 2019 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 30, 2010 EF1 75 km 0
May 20, 2007 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 11, 1999 EF1 40 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 12, 1986 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 17, 1983 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 14, 1982 EF1 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOUSE DRAW (167,966 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 HOUSE DRAW 167,966 45 km
1996 EBLACK MTN 53,211 96 km
2024 FLAT ROCK 50,782 99 km
1996 BATES 47,060 72 km
2012 CATO 26,816 89 km
1999 CLARKELEN 21,432 87 km
2020 NEIBER 17,594 99 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 97 km
2006 SAWMILL 15,379 53 km
1988 LOST 13,081 74 km
2006 OUTLAW 2 12,279 28 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 81 km
2020 RENO 10,830 36 km
2015 STATION 9,845 99 km
1996 HENRYS 9,839 93 km
2000 HENDERSON 9,624 61 km
1996 COLE CREEK 9,099 95 km
1996 WILLOW 7,723 60 km
1999 ANTELOPE 7,479 99 km
1996 BUFFALO 2 7,173 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in

Kaycee has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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