The Town FilesFort Washakie, Wyoming
Community in Fremont County · population 1,650 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,800
- Household income
- $36,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 29.3
Fort Washakie is a community of 1,650 people in Fremont County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $92,800, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 86% of Wyoming towns, easier by car than 84% of Wyoming towns.
How Fort Washakie ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fort Washakie is worth $92,800, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $36,875, which is more affordable than 89% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $519 a month. 59.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Washakie | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,800 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $519 | $902 |
| Median household income | $36,875 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.4% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Fort Washakie
| People | Fort Washakie | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 32.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 15.1 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.1% | 89.6% |
Weather in Fort Washakie
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 9.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.1 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 200 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Fort Washakie since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 28, 2009.
Severe weather in Fremont County since 1996
Fremont County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| August 5, 2017 | Flood | DR-4327: Flooding |
| July 25, 2016 | Fire | FM-5136: Lava Mountain Fire |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Fremont County
Fremont County had 15,557 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,664 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Fort Washakie itself the ACS puts it at 19.3%.
Public schools in Fort Washakie
3 public schools with 409 students, about 6.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Washakie Elementary | PK-6 | 260 | 7.0 |
| Ft. Washakie High School | 9-12 | 87 | 6.7 |
| Ft. Washakie Middle School | 7-8 | 62 | 6.2 |
Towns near Fort Washakie
- Ethete, WY10.0 mi · 1,393 people · home $118,800
- Lander, WY15.5 mi · 7,546 people · home $337,100
- Arapahoe, WY23.7 mi · 1,612 people · home $183,900
- Riverton, WY27.3 mi · 10,682 people · home $219,400
Fort Washakie questions
Is Fort Washakie, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Washakie scores better for retirees than 17% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 46%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.3).
How much does a house cost in Fort Washakie?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Washakie is valued at $92,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,875, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $519 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Washakie?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.8 inches of precipitation a year and 55.1 inches of snow.
Does Fort Washakie get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Fort Washakie in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)