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Superior, WY
Town in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Population
177
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
158
ZIP codes
0
Superior and its ZIP codes
Superior at a glance
- Superior is about 26 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Superior, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sweetwater County. PPP loans are for Superior.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,405
20,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $6,508 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Superior, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
822
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
7.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Superior, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Superior
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Point of RocksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| RelianceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| North Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 14.8 |
| Rock SpringsCity | 18 mi | 19.8 |
| Arrowhead SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Clearview AcresCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Purple SageCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Superior, WY in?
- Superior is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Superior, WY?
- About 177 people live in Superior, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Superior?
- Nearby places include Point of Rocks (10 mi), Reliance (14 mi), North Rock Springs (17 mi), Rock Springs (18 mi), Arrowhead Springs (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023