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Slater, WY
Census-designated place in Platte County, Wyoming.
Population
99
Land area
74sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
0
Slater and its ZIP codes
Slater at a glance
- Slater is 78% less dense than Wyoming as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Slater.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 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
Slater, 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 Slater, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Slater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChugwaterTown | 8.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Y-O RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ChugcreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| WheatlandTown | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Lakeview NorthCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Westview CircleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| VeteranCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| YoderTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort LaramieTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Hawk SpringsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| GuernseyTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| LingleTown | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slater, WY in?
- Slater is in Platte County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Slater, WY?
- About 99 people live in Slater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slater?
- Nearby places include Chugwater (8.7 mi), Y-O Ranch (13 mi), Whiting (14 mi), Chugcreek (14 mi), Wheatland (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023