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Smoot, WY
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Wyoming. ZIP codes: 83126.
Population
723
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
310
ZIP codes
1
Smoot and its ZIP codes
Smoot at a glance
- Smoot is about 52 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Smoot, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smoot, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
21.4%
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.6%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (231), German Americans (231), Mexican Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Smoot.
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
How people get to work
Smoot, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smoot, 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
80° / 5°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smoot, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Smoot
1 in or overlapping Smoot. Population shown
Cities near Smoot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OsmondCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| AftonTown | 7.2 mi | 4.5 |
| GroverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| TurnervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| BedfordCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| ThayneTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Star Valley RanchTown | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| Georgetown, IDCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| FreedomCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| Bennington, IDCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.5 |
| Montpelier, IDCity | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| EtnaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smoot, WY in?
- Smoot is in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
- What ZIP codes are in Smoot, WY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smoot include 83126.
- What is the population of Smoot, WY?
- About 723 people live in Smoot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smoot?
- Nearby places include Osmond (4.3 mi), Fairview (5.9 mi), Afton (7.2 mi), Grover (13 mi), Auburn (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023