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Thermopolis, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Hot Springs County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,716 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$71,574 Median Income $35,994 per capita
$201,600 Home Value $203,683 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,574 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,600 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Thermopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,334 ft (1,321 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates43.6476°N, 108.2145°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHot Springs County County
Nearest AirportWorland Municipal (WRL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 27.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.1 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 105 km
Sep 27, 2001 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming M4.3 150 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 68 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 92 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 69 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 66 km
Oct 21, 1996 42 km ESE of Boulder, Wyoming M3.7 149 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 123 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 96 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 67 km
Jan 9, 2007 7 km ENE of East Thermopolis, Wyoming M3.5 9 km
Aug 7, 1991 31 km NNW of Pavillion, Wyoming M3.5 55 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 72 km
Sep 3, 2023 32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.3 107 km
Apr 5, 2002 7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming M3.3 34 km
Oct 31, 2017 56 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.2 63 km
Jan 29, 2012 27 km ENE of Atlantic City, Wyoming M3.2 120 km
Mar 10, 1993 27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming M3.2 132 km
Aug 19, 2000 36 km W of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.2 122 km
Aug 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Dubois, Wyoming M3.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

53 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 7, 1986 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 4, 1978 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 94 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF1 40 km 0
Aug 30, 2010 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 1, 2009 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 3, 1980 EF1 47 km 0
Aug 3, 1976 EF1 70 km 0
Jul 4, 1976 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 14, 1974 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF1 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 KATESBASIN 141,128 27 km
1996 EBLACK MTN 53,211 34 km
1996 BATES 47,060 55 km
2018 TEREK 43,872 66 km
2020 NEIBER 17,594 32 km
1999 ROOSTER 9,624 70 km
1996 WILLOW 7,723 69 km
1996 BUFFALO 2 7,173 61 km
2018 DENVER JAKE 6,973 38 km
1996 NBROKENBAC 4,921 88 km
2012 OTTER CREEK-UPPER BEE 4,786 77 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 12 km
2000 MIDDLECREE 4,534 63 km
1996 ANTLER 4,492 69 km
2007 COPPER MTN. 4,458 16 km
2018 ZIMMERMAN 3,655 24 km
2001 RENNER DRA 3,627 66 km
1999 LOWER GRAS 3,489 57 km
2017 BANJO 3,379 41 km
1998 LARSEN 1 3,157 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Thermopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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