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Midwest, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Natrona County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
218 Population 445/sq mi density
$75,707 Median Income $40,264 per capita
$70,300 Home Value $53,763 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
756 Violent Crime/100K 1,478 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,707 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,300 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
756 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Midwest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 45.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density445/sq mi
Coordinates43.4108°N, 106.2773°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyNatrona County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 45.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
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 40 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 90 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 90 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 87 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 54 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 38 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 92 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 115 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 114 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 77 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 92 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 136 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 88 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 103 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 133 km
Sep 3, 2023 32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.3 77 km
Mar 10, 1993 27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming M3.2 28 km
Oct 31, 2017 56 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.2 96 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 136 km
Aug 22, 2016 16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming M3.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

108 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 31 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 12, 2005 EF2 74 km 2
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF2 56 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 11, 1962 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 12, 1953 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF1 14 km 0
May 20, 2007 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 12, 2001 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 11, 1999 EF1 50 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 12, 1986 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 17, 1983 EF1 74 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 75 km
1996 OLMSTEAD D 44,562 79 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 88 km
1999 CLARKELEN 21,432 78 km
2024 WILDCAT CREEK 18,751 96 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 55 km
2006 SAWMILL 15,379 17 km
2006 OUTLAW 2 12,279 60 km
2006 JACKSON CANYON 11,686 76 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 36 km
2020 RENO 10,830 60 km
2012 SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX 10,759 75 km
2015 STATION 9,845 59 km
1996 HENRYS 9,839 51 km
2000 HENDERSON 9,624 28 km
1996 BONER 9,414 72 km
1996 COLE CREEK 9,099 53 km
1988 ROCHELLE HILLS 2 8,718 98 km
1996 WILLOW 7,723 97 km
1999 ANTELOPE 7,479 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Midwest has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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