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Ralston, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
128
Population
23/sq mi density
$37,035
Median Income
$31,668 per capita
46°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
2,594 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,035 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ralston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,571 ft (1,393 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7069°N, 108.8854°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in |
Ralston has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.2").