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Meeteetse, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Hot Springs County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
661 Population 447/sq mi density
$40,294 Median Income $26,164 per capita
$184,700 Home Value $336,552 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 44.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
151 Violent Crime/100K 1,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$40,294 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Meeteetse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,011 ft (1,832 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates44.1570°N, 108.8534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHot Springs County County
Nearest AirportYellowstone Regional (COD)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 72.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 27, 2025.

Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 139 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 138 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 133 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 127 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming M4.3 133 km
Sep 27, 2001 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming M4.3 124 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 108 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 135 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 110 km
Aug 28, 1995 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 117 km
Aug 17, 2010 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.1 135 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 137 km
Jan 7, 2004 17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 139 km
Apr 7, 2004 18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 138 km
Jan 7, 2004 18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 140 km
Feb 26, 2016 23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 143 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 136 km
Oct 3, 2000 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M3.9 134 km
May 18, 2006 69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.8 112 km
Nov 26, 1993 36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming M3.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 2001 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 11, 1978 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 4, 1978 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 26, 1964 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 3, 1958 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 1, 2009 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 79 km 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 25, 1986 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 18, 1978 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 4, 1976 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF1 98 km 0
Sep 9, 2024 EF0 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 KATESBASIN 141,128 73 km
1988 MINK 135,433 95 km
2008 GUNBARREL 69,730 65 km
1996 EBLACK MTN 53,211 93 km
2018 TEREK 43,872 84 km
2006 LITTLE VENUS 33,490 45 km
2011 NORTON POINT 26,025 61 km
2013 HARDLUCK 25,911 74 km
2020 NEIBER 17,594 88 km
2016 WHIT 12,731 49 km
2019 FISHHAWK 10,775 83 km
2003 BOULDER BASIN II 10,029 53 km
1999 ROOSTER 9,624 15 km
2018 DENVER JAKE 6,973 95 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 91 km
2003 NORRIS 5,284 82 km
2012 BEAR CUB 5,271 93 km
2011 NOWLIN 4,973 99 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 71 km
2000 MIDDLECREE 4,534 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in

Meeteetse has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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