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Big Piney, WY
Town in Sublette County, Wyoming.
Population
575
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,132
ZIP codes
0
Big Piney and its ZIP codes
Big Piney at a glance
- Big Piney is about 189 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,411, 12% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,000 (36% below Wyoming) and median rent is $939 a month.
Local data for Big Piney, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Piney, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,411
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$197,000
Median rent
$939/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (79), Mexican Americans (33), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sublette County. PPP loans are for Big Piney.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,678
3,877 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.2M
FY 2026, $7,017 per person
How people get to work
Big Piney, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Piney, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,125
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / -3°F
7.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Piney, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Big Piney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarbletonTown | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| La BargeTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DanielCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| BoulderCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| PinedaleTown | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| CoraCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Piney, WY in?
- Big Piney is in Sublette County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Big Piney, WY?
- About 575 people live in Big Piney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Piney?
- Nearby places include Marbleton (0.9 mi), La Barge (20 mi), Daniel (22 mi), Boulder (25 mi), Pinedale (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023