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Story, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sheridan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,174
Population
165/sq mi density
$130,227
Median Income
$44,668 per capita
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
218
Violent Crime/100K
2,254 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,227 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Story has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 138.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,232 ft (1,595 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5731°N, 106.9142°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Story has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").