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Ranchester, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,069
Population
1,506/sq mi density
$65,568
Median Income
$30,095 per capita
$295,900
Home Value
$398,976 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
218
Violent Crime/100K
2,254 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,568 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$295,900 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ranchester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 68.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,771 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9076°N, 107.1673°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Big Horn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Ranchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").