Shell, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
34
Population
30/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shell, WY
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
How Shell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shell a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
100.0% of adults in Shell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Density30/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$397,047
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,195 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.