Moorcroft, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Crook County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,062
Population
843/sq mi density
$66,176
Median Income
$26,824 per capita
$227,900
Home Value
$268,005 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
491
Violent Crime/100K
589 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,176 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$227,900 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Moorcroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,273 ft (1,302 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2645°N, 104.9476°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Crook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Wyoming Regional (GCC) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Moorcroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").