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Kemmerer, WY
City in Lincoln County, Wyoming. ZIP codes: 83116.
Population
2,972
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
372
ZIP codes
1
Kemmerer and its ZIP codes
Kemmerer at a glance
- Kemmerer is about 62 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $76,626, close to the Wyoming median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,900 (42% below Wyoming) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Kemmerer, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kemmerer, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,626
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (420), Italian Americans (281), Scottish Americans (261).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Kemmerer.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,856
7,326 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $6,447 per person
PPP loans
$634K
15 loans, 93 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kemmerer, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kemmerer, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
9.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kemmerer, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Kemmerer
1 in or overlapping Kemmerer. Population shown
Cities near Kemmerer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DiamondvilleTown | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| OakleyCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| OpalTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| CokevilleTown | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| TaylorCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3 |
| FontenelleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kemmerer, WY in?
- Kemmerer is in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
- What ZIP codes are in Kemmerer, WY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kemmerer include 83116.
- What is the population of Kemmerer, WY?
- About 2,972 people live in Kemmerer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kemmerer?
- Nearby places include Diamondville (1.3 mi), Oakley (2.8 mi), Opal (12 mi), Carter (25 mi), Cokeville (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023