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James Town, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 536.
Population change since 2000: -2.9%
Males: 262  (48.9%)
Females: 274  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 82935.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $106,943 (it was $52,083 in 2000)
James Town:

$106,943
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $52,373 (it was $18,708 in 2000)

James Town CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $407,964 (it was $83,100 in 2000)
James Town:

$407,964
WY:

$292,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $309,440; detached houses: $314,955; mobile homes: $217,013
March 2022 cost of living index in James Town: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in James Town, WY (2022)
    • 44887.7%White alone
    • 458.8%Two or more races
    • 214.1%Hispanic

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Ancestries: Irish (55.8%), German (12.1%), Eastern European (11.0%), Polish (9.7%), English (7.8%), American (3.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6108 feet

Land area: 8.36 square miles.

Population density: 64 people per square mile   (very low).

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21 residents are foreign born (4.1% Europe).

This place:

4.1%
Wyoming:

3.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
James Town CDP:

0.7% ($547)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ogden, UT (128.1 miles , pop. 77,226).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (263.8 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (572.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Green River, WY (2.2 miles ),
Purple Sage, WY (3.2 miles ),
Clearview Acres, WY (3.6 miles ),
North Rock Springs, WY (3.9 miles ),
Rock Springs, WY (4.0 miles ),
Little America, WY (4.2 miles),
Reliance, WY (4.2 miles ),
Arrowhead Springs, WY (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 41.56 N, Longitude: 109.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Distribution of median household income in James Town, WY in 2022
Distribution of house value in James Town, WY in 2022
James Town satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Wyoming:

2.5%
Most common occupations in James Town, WY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.8%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (22.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (16.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Construction laborers (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (14.3%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (12.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Other financial specialists (6.7%)

Average climate in James Town, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 54.9. This is better than average.

City:

54.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2012 was 0.363. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.363
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 6.14. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.14
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.306. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.306
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2020 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.46. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.46
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.75. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.75
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

James Town-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 1445% 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 215.5 miles away from the city 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 277.9 miles away from James Town 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 422.0 miles away from James Town 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 155.0 miles away from James Town 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 111.7 miles away from James Town center
On 2/3/1995 at 15:26:10, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MB, 4.6 MS, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 6.0 miles away from James Town 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 Sweetwater 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).
James Town topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near James Town:

  • ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; GREEN RIVER, WY)
  • CASTLE ROCK CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GREEN RIVER, WY)
  • YOUNG AT HEART SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ROCK SPRINGS, WY)
  • MEM HOSP OF SWEETWATER COUNTY/DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; ROCK SPRINGS, WY)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SWEETWATER COUNTY Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; ROCK SPRINGS, WY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to James Town:

  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 16 miles; Rock Springs, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,086)
  • Utah State University (about 119 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • Weber State University (about 128 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • University of Utah (about 133 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Westminster College (about 134 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 135 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Western Governors University (about 137 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)

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Notable locations in James Town: Peru (A), Gaensslen Ranch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Sweetwater 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:

2.6 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.4%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.2%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in James Town:

Marital status in James Town, WY
  • Never married: 8.8%
  • Now married: 78.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in James Town:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for James Town, WY (based on Sweetwater County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other7,99317
Catholic7,0075
Evangelical Protestant4,34235
Mainline Protestant1,3688
Orthodox1951
None22,901-
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: 6
Sweetwater County:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Sweetwater County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Sweetwater County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Sweetwater County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Sweetwater County:

6.1%
State:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Sweetwater County:

28.7%
State:

24.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
James Town:

49.3%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
James Town:

46.0%
Wyoming:

46.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
Wyoming:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
James Town:

21.8%
Wyoming:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
James Town:

10.2%
State:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Wyoming:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

37.1%
State:

34.7%

General health condition:
Here:

57.0%
Wyoming:

56.6%

Average condition of hearing:
James Town:

77.8%
State:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of James Town, WY Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in James Town:

  • KUGR (1490 AM; 1 kW; GREEN RIVER, WY; Owner: WAGONWHEEL COMMUNICATION CORP.)
  • KRKK (1360 AM; 5 kW; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG THICKET B/CING CO. OF WY, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KMER (950 AM; 5 kW; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in James Town:

  • KUWZ (90.5 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KYCS (95.1 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFRZ (92.1 FM; GREEN RIVER, WY; Owner: WAGONWHEEL COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • K299AG (107.7 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS)
  • KSIT (104.5 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG TICKET BROADCASTING COMPANY OF W)
  • KQSW (96.5 FM; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG THICKET BROADCASTING CO OF WY)
  • K232CU (94.3 FM; GREEN RIVER, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around James Town:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • K35CN (Channel 35; GREEN RIVER, WY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K22BK (Channel 22; ROCK SPRINGS, ETC., WY; Owner: CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE)
  • James Town, Wyoming
  • Fatal accident count11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents19
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents31
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Wyoming average
  • Fatal accident count1074
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1482
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons365
  • Fatalities1256
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents2599
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents83
See more detailed statistics of James Town fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 253ft / 77.1mTotal length
  • $334,000Total costs
  • 92,338Total average daily traffic
  • 41,368Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in James Town, WY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 111960-1969
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for James Town, WY
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in James Town, WY
  • 60.2%Utility gas
  • 24.9%Wood
  • 14.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


James Town compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

James Town on our top lists:

  • #20 on the list of "Top 100 low-educated but high-earning cities"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Venezuela (population 500+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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