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Opal, WY
Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Population
77
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Opal and its ZIP codes
Opal at a glance
- Opal is about 28 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Opal, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Opal.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
Environment and hazard risk
Opal, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Opal, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Opal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| DiamondvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KemmererCity | 12 mi | 8 |
| FontenelleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| GrangerTown | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| Little AmericaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Opal, WY in?
- Opal is in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Opal, WY?
- About 77 people live in Opal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Opal?
- Nearby places include Oakley (10 mi), Diamondville (11 mi), Kemmerer (12 mi), Fontenelle (21 mi), Granger (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023