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Elk Mountain, WY
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming.
Population
99
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
0
Elk Mountain and its ZIP codes
Elk Mountain at a glance
- Elk Mountain is about 60 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Elk Mountain, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Elk Mountain.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,004
6,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $9,529 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elk Mountain, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
4,473
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
64
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elk Mountain, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Elk Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| HannaTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| Medicine BowTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Rock RiverTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| SaratogaTown | 26 mi | 3.4 |
| Ryan ParkCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elk Mountain, WY in?
- Elk Mountain is in Carbon County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Elk Mountain, WY?
- About 99 people live in Elk Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elk Mountain?
- Nearby places include Arlington (13 mi), Hanna (15 mi), Medicine Bow (18 mi), Rock River (23 mi), Saratoga (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023