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Kemmerer, WY

Founded 1897Lincoln CountyElev. 2,118 m
Population
2,788
Median home
$173,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Kemmerer

With about 2,788 residents, Kemmerer is one of Wyoming's notable places. Kemmerer was founded in 1897 and sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 40.6 and the median household income is $74,375. Homes carry a median value of $173,100, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.9%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,788
Median age
40.6
Median household income
$74,375
Per-capita income
$40,972
Poverty rate
17.2%
High-school grad or higher
94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg. commute
16.9 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.6%
Service24.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance19.6%
Production, transportation & material moving12.6%
Sales & office8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$173,100
Median gross rent
$739/mo
Owner-occupied
74.2%
Median year built
1974
Households
1,238
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Kemmerer has 4 public schools2 elementary, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading65%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Kemmerer Junior Senior High SchoolHighGrades 712
New Frontier High SchoolHighGrades 712
Canyon Elementary SchoolElementary
Thoman Ranch ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Kemmerer vs Wyoming and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kemmerer.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
AvalancheVery High
Winter weatherRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kemmerer is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kemmerer was founded in 1897 and sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~2,118 m.

Map of Kemmerer
Kemmerer, WY
Where Kemmerer is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lincoln County CourthousePenney, J. C., HouseUS Post Office--Kemmerer MainHaddenham CabinFossil Oregon Short Line Depot
Notable people from Kemmerer
Edgar HerschlerRichard T. HannaJohn Buck
People searches in Kemmerer
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Nearby cities
Lyman (34 mi)Mountain View (37 mi)Evanston (42 mi)Green River (59 mi)Afton (68 mi)Rock Springs (70 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kemmerer, WY (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Joseph Walker, 41
Kemmerer · 83101
AKA Joseph Robert Walker, Joe Robert Walker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kemmerer — frequently asked

What is the population of Kemmerer, Wyoming?
Kemmerer has a population of about 2,788, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kemmerer?
The median home value in Kemmerer is $173,100, and the median gross rent is $739/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Kemmerer face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, landslide.
How many schools are in Kemmerer?
Kemmerer has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kemmerer?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Kemmerer. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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