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Thermopolis, WY
Town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
Population
2,709
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,135
ZIP codes
0
Thermopolis and its ZIP codes
Thermopolis at a glance
- Thermopolis is about 189 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 31st most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $65,208 a year, 14% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,400 (32% below Wyoming) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Thermopolis, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thermopolis, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,208
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (548), German Americans (473), Norwegian Americans (289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hot Springs County. PPP loans are for Thermopolis.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,161
1,897 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.5M
FY 2026, $11,805 per person
How people get to work
Thermopolis, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thermopolis, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 12°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thermopolis, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Thermopolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ThermopolisTown | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LucerneCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 20.1 |
| KirbyTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Owl CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| ShoshoniTown | 28 mi | 4.4 |
| WorlandCity | 29 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thermopolis, WY in?
- Thermopolis is in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Thermopolis, WY?
- About 2,709 people live in Thermopolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thermopolis?
- Nearby places include East Thermopolis (0.9 mi), Lucerne (5.3 mi), Kirby (11 mi), Owl Creek (19 mi), Shoshoni (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023