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Smoot, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
745 Population 320/sq mi density
$442,400 Home Value $475,149 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Smoot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 87.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,622 ft (2,018 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates42.6184°N, 110.9155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 87.8"
Wettest Month (May) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0512 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience15.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 17 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 44 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 52 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 41 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 114 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 102 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 17 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 117 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 81 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 45 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 42 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 14 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 44 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 115 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 46 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 44 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 10 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 44 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 21 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 73 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 12 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 70 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 66 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 67 km 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 55 km 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 54 km 0
Sep 5, 2007 EF0 57 km 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 46 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 61 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 67 km 0
May 5, 1995 EF0 86 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 64 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 59 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 69 km 0
Jul 30, 1962 EF0 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 159 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FONTENELLE 58,125 34 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 65 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 87 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 78 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 51 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 74 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 51 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 53 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 49 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 57 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 25 km
2010 BULL 5,496 84 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 99 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 82 km
1994 EDGAR CANYON 4,260 99 km
2000 SUPON CREEK 4,155 95 km
2002 COMMISARY 3,840 64 km
2001 GREEN KNOLL 3,789 91 km
2000 BOULDER 3,755 87 km
2010 GIRAFFE CREEK 3,552 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.6 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
October 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Smoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (1.2").

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