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Shell, WY
Census-designated place in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Population
36
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
0
Shell and its ZIP codes
Shell at a glance
- Shell is about 5.3 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Shell, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Shell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.35M
FY 2026, $7,929 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shell, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 6°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shell, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Shell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreybullTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| BasinTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| MandersonTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| HyattvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shell, WY in?
- Shell is in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Shell, WY?
- About 36 people live in Shell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shell?
- Nearby places include Greybull (14 mi), Basin (17 mi), Manderson (20 mi), Hyattville (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023