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Rawlins, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,217
Population
996/sq mi density
$69,912
Median Income
$34,576 per capita
$205,900
Home Value
$189,147 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
303
Violent Crime/100K
1,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,912 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,900 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rawlins has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,699 ft (2,042 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7851°N, 107.2247°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Rawlins has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.5").