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Thermopolis, WY

Hot Springs CountyElev. 1,320 m
Population
2,716
Median home
$201,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Thermopolis

With about 2,716 residents, Thermopolis is one of Wyoming's notable places. Thermopolis sits in Hot Springs County. The median age is 46 and the median household income is $71,574. Homes carry a median value of $201,600, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.2%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,716
Median age
46
Median household income
$71,574
Per-capita income
$35,994
Poverty rate
15%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg. commute
13.3 min
Work from home
7.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32%
Service24.2%
Sales & office19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$201,600
Median gross rent
$892/mo
Owner-occupied
77%
Median year built
1963
Households
1,250
Avg. household size
2.1

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Thermopolis has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math85%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hot Springs County High SchoolHighGrades 912
Thermopolis Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 58
Big Horn Basin Children's CenterElementary
Ralph Witters ElementaryElementaryGrades -14

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime90% below national
Thermopolis37
Wyoming204
United States386
92% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime68% below national
Thermopolis631
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
47% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Thermopolis Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Hot Springs County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
AvalancheRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Thermopolis is in Hot Springs County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Thermopolis sits in Hot Springs County. Elevation ~1,320 m.

Map of Thermopolis
Thermopolis, WY
Where Thermopolis is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

US Post Office--Thermopolis MainHalone, Alex, HouseHalone, Alex, House535 BroadwayMalta Lodge #17Malta Lodge No. 17 AF&AMWoodruff Cabin SiteCQA Four Mile Bridge
Notable people from Thermopolis
Dave FreudenthalBruce KelloggNathan Winters
People searches in Thermopolis
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Nearby cities
Worland (29 mi)Riverton (44 mi)Basin (51 mi)Greybull (58 mi)Lander (63 mi)Dubois (72 mi)

Common questions

Thermopolis — frequently asked

What is the population of Thermopolis, Wyoming?
Thermopolis has a population of about 2,716, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Thermopolis?
The median home value in Thermopolis is $201,600, and the median gross rent is $892/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Thermopolis safe? What is the crime rate?
Thermopolis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 37 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Thermopolis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hot Springs County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, avalanche, cold wave.
How many schools are in Thermopolis?
Thermopolis has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Thermopolis?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Thermopolis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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