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Chugwater, WY
Town in Platte County, Wyoming.
Population
228
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
0
Chugwater and its ZIP codes
Chugwater at a glance
- Chugwater is about 12 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Chugwater, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Chugwater.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,088
3,337 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,167
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.9M
FY 2026, $11,493 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chugwater, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,740
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
16.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chugwater, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Chugwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlaterCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 74 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Y-O RanchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| ChugcreekCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| WheatlandTown | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| Lakeview NorthCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| Westview CircleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| VeteranCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Hawk SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| YoderTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chugwater, WY in?
- Chugwater is in Platte County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Chugwater, WY?
- About 228 people live in Chugwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chugwater?
- Nearby places include Slater (8.7 mi), Whiting (19 mi), Y-O Ranch (20 mi), Chugcreek (21 mi), Wheatland (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023