The Town FilesKemmerer, Wyoming
City in Lincoln County · population 2,415 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $178,900
- Household income
- $76,626
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.3
Kemmerer is a city of 2,415 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $178,900, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Wyoming towns, quieter than 70% of Wyoming towns, more walkable than 70% of Wyoming towns.
How Kemmerer 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 Kemmerer is worth $178,900, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $76,626, which is more affordable than 93% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $824 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kemmerer | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,900 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $824 | $902 |
| Median household income | $76,626 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kemmerer
| People | Kemmerer | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.6% | 89.6% |
Weather in Kemmerer
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 2.2°F. About 9.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.7 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 246 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Kemmerer since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 13, 2001.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 31, 2002 | Fire | FM-2460: Wy - Commissary Ridge Fire - 08/31/02 |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 7,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,019 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Kemmerer itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Kemmerer
3 public schools with 614 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Elementary School | K-6 | 326 | 13.0 |
| Kemmerer Junior Senior High School | 7-12 | 269 | 14.2 |
| New Frontier High School | 7-12 | 19 | 9.5 |
Towns near Kemmerer
- Diamondville, WY0.8 mi · 520 people · home $144,600
- Cokeville, WY29.2 mi · 502 people · home $244,800
Kemmerer questions
Is Kemmerer, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kemmerer scores better for retirees than 57% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 70%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Kemmerer?
The median owner-occupied home in Kemmerer is valued at $178,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,626, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $824 a month.
What is the weather like in Kemmerer?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 2.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.4 inches of precipitation a year and 49.7 inches of snow.
Does Kemmerer get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Kemmerer 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)