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Lander, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Fremont County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
7,565
Population
1,606/sq mi density
$71,601
Median Income
$38,080 per capita
$321,800
Home Value
$359,362 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,601 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$321,800 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lander 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. 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 34.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,420 ft (1,652 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8313°N, 108.7599°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Wyoming Regional (RIW) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Lander has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.6").