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Reliance, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
400
Population
97/sq mi density
$27,400
Home Value
$283,749 Zillow
$816
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
2,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Reliance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,513 ft (1,985 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6682°N, 109.1977°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sweetwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0519 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 3.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Reliance has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.4").