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Basin, WY
Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Population
1,290
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
0
Basin and its ZIP codes
Basin at a glance
- Basin is about 91 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,515 a year, 14% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,300 (49% below Wyoming) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Basin, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Basin, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,515
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$157,300
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (470), Scottish Americans (115), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Basin.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.35M
FY 2026, $7,929 per person
How people get to work
Basin, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Basin, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 9°F
7.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Basin, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Basin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreybullTown | 7.6 mi | 2.2 |
| MandersonTown | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| ShellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BurlingtonTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| HyattvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| WorlandCity | 26 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Basin, WY in?
- Basin is in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Basin, WY?
- About 1,290 people live in Basin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Basin?
- Nearby places include Greybull (7.6 mi), Manderson (8.7 mi), Shell (17 mi), Burlington (20 mi), Hyattville (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023