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Sweetwater, Wyoming

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Population in July 2007: 214.
Males: 119  (55.8%)
Females: 95  (44.2%)
Median resident age:

45.0 years
Wyoming median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 82520

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,729 (it was $35,714 in 2000)
Sweetwater:

$63,729
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,462 (it was $23,366 in 2000)

Sweetwater CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $259,631 (it was $86,900 in 2000)
Sweetwater:

$259,631
WY:

$292,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Sweetwater: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Sweetwater, WY (2000)
    • 19795.6%White alone
    • 62.9%American Indian alone
    • 21.0%Hispanic
    • 10.5%Two or more races

Races in Sweetwater detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1960.3 square miles.

Population density: 0.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Sweetwater, Wyoming map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sweetwater CCD:

0.7% ($588)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (193.8 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (247.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (671.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Jeffrey City, WY (3.8 miles),
Arapahoe, WY (5.7 miles ),
Riverton, WY (5.7 miles ),
Hudson, WY (6.0 miles ),
Bairoil, WY (6.0 miles),
Shoshoni, WY (6.3 miles ),
Atlantic City, WY (6.4 miles),
Lander, WY (6.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.68 N, Longitude: 107.96 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Distribution of median household income in Sweetwater, WY in 2022
Sweetwater satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Sweetwater, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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AQI NO2
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Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Earthquake activity:

Sweetwater-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 1029% 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 188.0 miles away from Sweetwater 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 309.4 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
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 196.0 miles away from Sweetwater center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML) earthquake occurred 235.5 miles away from Sweetwater 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 153.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 515.8 miles away from the city 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 Fremont County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sweetwater:

  • Casper College (about 84 miles; Casper, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,770)
  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 100 miles; Rock Springs, WY; FT enrollment: 2,086)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 153 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • Sheridan College (about 154 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • University of Wyoming (about 155 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 197 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 208 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sweetwater: Long Creek Ranch (A), Love Ranch (B), Lucky Mac Camp (C), Lucky Mac Uranium Mill (D), McIntosh Ranch (E), McKenzie Windmill (F), Murphy Ranch (G), Myers Ranch (H), Ore Ranch (I), Posey Ranch (J), Puddle Springs Ranch (K), Ramsey Homestead (L), Scarlett Ranch (M), Sherlock Homestead (N), Sherlock Shearing Pens (O), Logan Gulch Oil Well Number 2 (P), Logan Gulch Oil Well Number 1 (Q), Slide Windmill (R), Split Rock Ranch (S), Stratton Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Daley Lake (A), The Dry Lakes (B), Boggy Springs Pond (C), Soda Lakes (D), Carmody Lake (E), Campbell Lake (F), Woods Gulch Pond (G), Auer Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Magpie Creek (A), Long Creek (B), Antelope Creek (C), Alkali Creek (D), Lankin Creek (E), Jost Creek (F), Indian Grove Creek (G), Ice Slough (H), Horseshoe Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fremont 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:

2.4 people
Wyoming:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

38.8%
Whole state:

67.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

5.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.7%
Whole state:

11.4%

For population 15 years and over in Sweetwater:

Marital status in Sweetwater, WY
  • Never married: 9.0%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Sweetwater:

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Wyoming average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

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

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,26950
Other3,65812
Catholic3,04710
Mainline Protestant2,21916
None26,930-
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: 10
This county:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

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

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Fremont County:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Fremont County:

9.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.0%
Wyoming:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.0%
State:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sweetwater:

  • 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)
  • KOVE (1330 AM; 5 kW; LANDER, WY; Owner: FREMONT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KVOW (1450 AM; 1 kW; RIVERTON, WY; Owner: EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS, LC)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sweetwater:

  • KTAK (93.9 FM; RIVERTON, WY; Owner: EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS, LC)
  • KTRZ (93.1 FM; RIVERTON, WY; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)
  • KCWC-FM (88.1 FM; RIVERTON, WY; Owner: CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE)
  • KWYW (99.1 FM; LOST CABIN, WY; Owner: JIMMY RAY CARROLL)
  • K276DV (103.1 FM; EDEN, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS)
  • KDNO (101.7 FM; THERMOPOLIS, WY; Owner: CARJIM, LLC)
  • KWRR (89.5 FM; ETHETE, WY; Owner: BUSINESS COUNCIL OF THE NORTHERN ARAPAHO TRIBE)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, Exxon Tower 27 Mi Ene Of Kemmerer (Lat: 41.881611 Lon: -110.047917), Overall height: 19.2 m, Call Sign: WNEM321,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1935.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/31/2000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2003, Phone: (713) 656-1827

  • MONUMENT CS, North Of Lincoln Hwy (Lat: 41.760778 Lon: -107.905944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WRHX448, Licensee ID: L00007132,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2020, Expiration Date: 07/07/2030, Certifier: Jerry Henderson, Registrant: Williams Energy Services, One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK 74121, Phone: (918) 573-5731, Fax: (918) 732-7599, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sweetwater, WY
  • 48.9%Wood
  • 31.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.9%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sweetwater, WY
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.1%Wood
  • 19.0%Electricity


Sweetwater compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Sweetwater on our top lists:

  • #52 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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