Carter, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 10.
Population change since 2000: +25.0%
Males: (50.0%)
Females: (50.0%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Wyoming median age:

42.3 years

Zip code: 82937

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-644,108,788 (it was $12,083 in 2000)
Carter $-644,108,788
WY $70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $-642,509,756 (it was $27,229 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-721,995,800 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Carter $-721,995,800
WY $292,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Carter: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (62.5%), English (25.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6500 feet

Land area: 3.06 square miles.

Population density: 3.3 people per square mile   (very low).

Carter, Wyoming map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carter CDP:

0.8% ($250)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ogden, UT (80.8 miles , pop. 77,226).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (303.2 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (554.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Fort Bridger, WY (3.0 miles ),
Bridger Valley, WY (3.1 miles ),
Urie, WY (3.2 miles ),
Lyman, WY (3.3 miles ),
Mountain View, WY (3.6 miles ),
Robertson, WY (4.2 miles),
Oakley, WY (4.7 miles),
Opal, WY (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 41.44 N, Longitude: 110.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Carter satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Carter, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.4. This is about average.

City:

62.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 4.54. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.54
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.231. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.231
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.63. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.63
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Carter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 1687% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 216.4 miles away from Carter center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 249.9 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 374.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from Carter center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 96.3 miles away from Carter center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Carter center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Uinta County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Carter topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carter:

  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 63 miles; Rock Springs, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,086)
  • Utah State University (about 75 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • Weber State University (about 81 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • University of Utah (about 88 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Westminster College (about 89 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 90 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Western Governors University (about 92 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)

Points of interest:

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Uinta County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.0%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Carter:

Marital status in Carter, WY
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 42.9%

For population 25 years and over in Carter:

  • High school or higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Wyoming average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carter, WY (based on Uinta County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other10,06623
Evangelical Protestant1,45016
Catholic8032
Mainline Protestant4966
None8,303-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Uinta County:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Uinta County:

0.99 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

8.43 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.4%
State:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.6%
Wyoming:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Carter:

  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMER (950 AM; 5 kW; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVNU (610 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)
  • KANN (1120 AM; 10 kW; ROY, UT; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNRS (570 AM; 5 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNS (1280 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KRKK (1360 AM; 5 kW; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG THICKET B/CING CO. OF WY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carter:

  • KOTB (106.1 FM; EVANSTON, WY; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KNYN (99.1 FM; FORT BRIDGER, WY; Owner: M. KENT FRANDSEN)
  • K209DC (89.7 FM; EVANSTON, WY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K240CP (95.9 FM; EVANSTON, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KDWY (105.3 FM; DIAMONDVILLE, WY; Owner: JERROLD T. LUNDQUIST)
  • K224CI (92.7 FM; LYMAN, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS)
  • KWKD (102.3 FM; RANDOLPH, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KAOX (107.3 FM; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: JERROLD T. LUNDQUIST)
  • KCUA (92.5 FM; COALVILLE, UT; Owner: COMMUNITY WIRELESS OF PARK CITY, INC)
  • KBZN-FM1 (97.9 FM; PARK CITY, UT; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • K201AE (88.1 FM; COALVILLE, ETC., UT; Owner: COMMUNITY WIRELESS OF PARK CITY, INC)
  • KZHT-FM1 (94.9 FM; PARK CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Carter:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)

Carter fatal accident list:

Jun 25, 2000 87:99 PM, Sr-412, Lat: 41.436718, Lon: -110.428483, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 23, 1999 09:30 PM, Sr-412, Lat: 41.436718, Lon: -110.428483, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.7mTotal length
  • 497Total average daily traffic
  • 44Total average daily truck traffic
  • 696Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MP 867.73, Mp 867.73, Evanston Sub (Lat: 41.517500 Lon: -110.334056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WNUY326,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.515 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2023, Expiration Date: 04/09/2033, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carter, WY
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Coal or coke


Carter compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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