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Medicine Bow, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
257
Population
74/sq mi density
$31,538
Median Income
$28,110 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$186,682 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
121
Violent Crime/100K
485 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$31,538 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $531/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Medicine Bow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,558 ft (1,999 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8995°N, 106.2019°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Medicine Bow has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.6").