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Sinclair, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
359 Population 148/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $56,108 per capita
$182,600 Home Value $189,147 Zillow
$1,172 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 2,172 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,600 home value, $1,172/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sinclair has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,616 ft (2,017 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates41.7761°N, 107.1199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportLaramie Regional (LAR)
80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.0"
76% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 1.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience25.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 63 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 148 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 60 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 66 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 70 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 126 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 118 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 141 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 127 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 53 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 21 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 142 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 59 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 138 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 53 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 61 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 51 km
Jun 3, 2023 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 52 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 73 km
Aug 26, 2022 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.3 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 6, 2020 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 15, 1967 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 15, 1966 EF1 67 km 0
May 29, 1964 EF1 26 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 3, 1960 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 16, 1953 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 15, 2015 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 12, 2013 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 3, 2009 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF0 100 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF0 94 km 0
Aug 10, 1997 EF0 9 km 0
Jun 8, 1997 EF0 22 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF0 38 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF0 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RYAN (28,858 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RYAN 28,858 92 km
2019 PEDRO MOUNTAIN 21,904 67 km
2020 RR 316 14,274 46 km
2012 BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,196 52 km
1999 JEP 4,647 37 km
2004 PENNOCK RX 3,593 53 km
2012 SEMINOE 3,570 48 km
1993 DUNES 3,161 54 km
2017 BIG RED 2,868 97 km
2017 KEYSTONE 2,784 97 km
1999 CHACE 2,591 60 km
2016 SNAKE 2,557 81 km
2011 TB35 MARKING PEN CREEK 2,448 43 km
2016 BROADWAY 1,956 87 km
2020 BRADLEY 1,901 48 km
2000 ENCAMPMENT COMPLEX 1,765 77 km
1992 STRATTON 1,728 72 km
1999 MONUMENT 1,669 49 km
2011 FERRIS MOUNTAIN 1,464 54 km
1999 BATTLE CREEK 1,423 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Sinclair has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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