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Story, WY
Census-designated place in Sheridan County, Wyoming. ZIP codes: 82842.
Population
1,054
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
1
Story and its ZIP codes
Story at a glance
- Story is about 25 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $113,590 a year, 49% more than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $437,200 (41% above Wyoming).
Local data for Story, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Story, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,590
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$437,200
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (152), German Americans (144), Norwegian Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sheridan County. PPP loans are for Story.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,114
14,727 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,773
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$323M
FY 2026, $10,450 per person
How people get to work
Story, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Story, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
27.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Story, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Story
1 in or overlapping Story. Population shown
Cities near Story
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big HornCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Powder HornCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| SheridanCity | 15 mi | 12.7 |
| BuffaloCity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| RanchesterTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| DaytonTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| ClearmontTown | 27 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Story, WY in?
- Story is in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
- What ZIP codes are in Story, WY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Story include 82842.
- What is the population of Story, WY?
- About 1,054 people live in Story, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Story?
- Nearby places include Big Horn (8.1 mi), Powder Horn (8.4 mi), Sheridan (15 mi), Buffalo (19 mi), Ranchester (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023