Oakley, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 49.
Population change since 2000: +172.2%
Males: 37  (76.1%)
Females: 12  (23.9%)
Median resident age:

38.8 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 83101

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-644,108,788 (it was $63,333 in 2000)
Oakley $-644,108,788
WY $70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,290 (it was $16,311 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-721,995,800 (it was $53,300 in 2000)
Oakley $-721,995,800
WY $292,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Oakley: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Oakley, WY (2022)
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    • 2925.7%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (5.6%), Welsh (5.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 0.06 square miles.

Population density: 839 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.9% ($500)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ogden, UT (82.7 miles , pop. 77,226).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (316.1 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (575.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Diamondville, WY (1.3 miles ),
Kemmerer, WY (1.6 miles ),
Opal, WY (3.2 miles),
Carter, WY (4.7 miles),
Fontenelle, WY (5.4 miles),
Fort Bridger, WY (5.6 miles ),
Granger, WY (5.6 miles),
Bridger Valley, WY (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.75 N, Longitude: 110.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Oakley satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Oakley, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Oakley, Wyoming average temperatures Oakley, Wyoming average precipitation Oakley, Wyoming humidity Oakley, Wyoming wind speed Oakley, Wyoming snowfall Oakley, Wyoming sunshine Oakley, Wyoming clear and cloudy days
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 2.1 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 2.1 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 2.1 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 2.1 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 2.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.63
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Oakley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 1674% 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 194.7 miles away from Oakley 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 230.9 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 373.3 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 101.8 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 74.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 106.3 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 Lincoln County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Flood: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Oakley:

  • SOUTH LINCOLN NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; KEMMERER, WY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oakley:

  • Utah State University (about 67 miles; Logan, UT; Full-time enrollment: 21,131)
  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 68 miles; Rock Springs, WY; FT enrollment: 2,086)
  • Weber State University (about 84 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • University of Utah (about 97 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 99 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Westminster College (about 99 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Western Governors University (about 102 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)

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Lincoln 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:

2.7 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

83.3%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.6%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Oakley:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Oakley:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.7
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oakley, WY (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other9,59927
Evangelical Protestant96414
Catholic5964
Mainline Protestant2535
None6,694-
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: 4
Here:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lincoln County:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.66 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

11.13 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

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

7.5%
Wyoming:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

21.6%
Wyoming:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Oakley:

  • KMER (950 AM; 5 kW; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KVNU (610 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KBRV (790 AM; 5 kW; SODA SPRINGS, ID; Owner: CARIBOU BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNRS (570 AM; 5 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oakley:

  • KDWY (105.3 FM; DIAMONDVILLE, WY; Owner: JERROLD T. LUNDQUIST)
  • KAOX (107.3 FM; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: JERROLD T. LUNDQUIST)
  • 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)
  • K296AT (107.1 FM; LA BARGE, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • K201GU (88.1 FM; DIAMONDVILLE, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Oakley:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.9mTotal length
  • $49,000Total costs
  • 22Total average daily traffic
  • 1Total average daily truck traffic
  • 31Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oakley, WY
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Oakley 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below 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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