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Thermopolis, WY

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Thermopolis, WY

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 18
Population2,716
Foreign Born0.6%
Population Density1,138people per mi²
Median Age46.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

75/100

25% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Thermopolis, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $39k$58k
Luxury $88k+$137k+
Elite (Top 5%) $104k+$161k+
Affordability Ratio

124%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean97%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
7
Positive
8
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

275.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Thermopolis, WY

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping2Nearest 0.9 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$72k+7.5%
5% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$633k
4% below US avg
College Educated
29.7%
15% below US avg
WFH
7.4%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
77.0%
18% above US avg
Median Home
$202k
28% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−30.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+0.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.73 / 1k Residents40% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−60.0%
Burglary
0.36 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.91 / 1k Residents63% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.36 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Thermopolis, Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A-
Good7.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (800% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season155 days205 frost-free
Annual Rainfall10.3"
Elevation4,337 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1751 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,138/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GoodInland Flooding, Earthquake, Cold Wave, Lightning, Wildfire
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 369 mi · coast 756 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$4.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 317 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital245 miCheyenne, WY
Nearest Prison11 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:40:36.000Z

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