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Osage, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Weston County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
91 Population 47/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 2,016 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Osage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates43.9848°N, 104.4346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWeston County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Wyoming Regional (GCC)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 38.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0477 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.10 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.3 / 100
Community Resilience3.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

Sep 25, 2009 15 km E of Alzada, Montana M4.2 117 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 149 km
Feb 6, 1996 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota M3.7 57 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 105 km
Mar 9, 2025 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota M3.6 97 km
Dec 12, 2013 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota M3.5 91 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 140 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 96 km
May 10, 2013 25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming M3.1 102 km
Feb 7, 2007 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota M3.1 148 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 110 km
Jun 30, 1993 25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.0 135 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 139 km
Jun 29, 2024 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M3.0 50 km
Jan 16, 2012 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M3.0 128 km
Sep 27, 2016 43 km WSW of Gillette, Wyoming M3.0 128 km
Mar 10, 2011 22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming M2.9 128 km
Jun 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M2.9 106 km
Jan 5, 2004 28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M2.8 56 km
Sep 4, 2023 50 km WSW of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 74 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1993 EF3 53 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 18, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 12, 1965 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 6, 2020 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 6, 2020 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 12, 2005 EF2 88 km 2
Jul 12, 1993 EF2 84 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF2 99 km 0
May 6, 1988 EF2 76 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF2 21 km 0
May 31, 1984 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 28, 1972 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 23, 1969 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JASPER (82,298 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 JASPER 82,298 48 km
2012 OIL CREEK 63,182 11 km
2017 LEGION LAKE 54,868 91 km
1999 CLARKELEN 21,432 93 km
1985 FLINT HILLS 21,062 94 km
2024 WILDCAT CREEK 18,751 72 km
2003 RED POINT 18,057 50 km
1988 GALENA 16,936 86 km
2006 THORN DIVIDE COMPLEX 15,261 64 km
2002 BATTLE CREEK 15,034 87 km
1990 SWEDLUND 14,673 81 km
2016 INDIAN CANYON 13,791 98 km
2001 ELK MOUNTAIN 2 13,758 40 km
2001 ROGERS SHACK 11,794 59 km
2002 GRIZZLY GULCH 11,487 71 km
2001 WEST HELL CANYON 11,097 92 km
2007 ALABAUGH 10,650 98 km
2011 THOMPSON 10,519 88 km
2012 WHITE DRAW 9,297 82 km
1988 ROCHELLE HILLS 2 8,718 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Osage has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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