Red Butte, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 449.
Population change since 2000: +2.3%
Males: 226  (50.4%)
Females: 223  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

16.1 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 82604.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $178,975 (it was $70,350 in 2000)
Red Butte:

$178,975
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,774 (it was $26,751 in 2000)

Red Butte CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $384,324 (it was $132,100 in 2000)
Red Butte:

$384,324
WY:

$292,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $387,109; detached houses: $398,429
March 2022 cost of living index in Red Butte: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.2%

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Ancestries: German (17.2%), Scotch-Irish (11.1%), American (6.1%), Norwegian (6.1%), Scottish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 962 people per square mile   (low).

Red Butte, Wyoming map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,296 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,700 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (142.2 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (216.1 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (710.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Mills, WY (2.0 miles ),
Vista West, WY (2.1 miles ),
Bessemer Bend, WY (2.4 miles),
Casper, WY (2.4 miles ),
Casper Mountain, WY (2.7 miles ),
Hartrandt, WY (2.8 miles ),
Bar Nunn, WY (2.9 miles ),
Evansville, WY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.81 N, Longitude: 106.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

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

2.7%
Wyoming:

2.5%
Most common occupations in Red Butte, WY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (15.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (20.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (15.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.8%)
  • Financial managers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Therapists (6.9%)

Average climate in Red Butte, 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 51.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.60
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.540. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.540
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 11.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.46. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.46
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Red Butte-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 766% 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 243.7 miles away from Red Butte 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 380.2 miles away from Red Butte center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 52.4 miles away from Red Butte center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 250.8 miles away from the city 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) earthquake occurred 230.0 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) earthquake occurred 313.4 miles away from Red Butte 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 Natrona County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Flood: 1, Mudslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Red Butte topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Red Butte:

  • SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CASPER, WY)
  • POPLAR LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CASPER, WY)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CASPER, WY)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF CASPER (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CASPER, WY)
  • WYOMING KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; CASPER, WY)
  • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF WYOMING INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CASPER, WY)
  • CENTRAL WYOMING OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CASPER, WY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Red Butte:

  • Casper College (about 6 miles; Casper, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,770)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 111 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Wyoming (about 113 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Sheridan College (about 138 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 146 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 167 miles; Rock Springs, WY; FT enrollment: 2,086)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 170 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Red Buttes Battle Site (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Natrona 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:

77.6%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.6%
Whole state:

7.1%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Red Butte:

Marital status in Red Butte, WY
  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 70.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 14.9%

For population 25 years and over in Red Butte:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Red Butte, WY (based on Natrona County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,30646
Catholic7,8243
Mainline Protestant5,26616
Other5,02613
Orthodox2351
Black Protestant1231
None47,670-
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: 9
This county:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Natrona County:

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
This county:

7.66 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

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

7.6%
Wyoming:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Natrona County:

25.0%
State:

24.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Red Butte:

52.7%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

53.5%
Wyoming:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.7
Wyoming:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Red Butte:

16.9%
State:

21.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Red Butte:

6.8
Wyoming:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

22.9%
Wyoming:

34.7%

General health condition:
This city:

61.4%
Wyoming:

56.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Red Butte:

82.0%
Wyoming:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Red Butte, WY Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Red Butte:

  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKTL (1400 AM; 1 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVOC (1230 AM; 1 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHI (1210 AM; 10 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Red Butte:

  • KMGW (96.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K219CA (91.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KUWC (91.3 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • K209CS (89.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KMLD (94.5 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MT. RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWYY (95.5 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KASS (106.9 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KCSP-FM (90.3 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL B/CTERS, INC.)
  • KQLT (103.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTRS-FM (104.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHOC (102.5 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KRVK (107.9 FM; MIDWEST, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.)
  • K204AD (88.7 FM; CASPER, ETC., WY; Owner: CASPER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • K214DI (90.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Red Butte:

  • KTWO-TV (Channel 2; CASPER, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHANNEL 2, INC.)
  • KFNB (Channel 20; CASPER, WY; Owner: WYOMEDIA CORPORATION)
  • K06KH (Channel 6; CASPER, WY; Owner: CASPER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • K26ES (Channel 26; CASPER, WY; Owner: WYOMEDIA CORP.)
  • KGWC-TV (Channel 14; CASPER, WY; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF CASPER, LLC)
  • KCWY (Channel 13; CASPER, WY; Owner: SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K47HQ (Channel 47; CASPER, WY; Owner: MANNA MEDIA CORPORATION)

Red Butte fatal accident list:

May 7, 2001 04:20 PM, Sr-220, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Red Butte, WY
  • 79.8%Utility gas
  • 20.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Red Butte, WY
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Red Butte compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
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