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Wamsutter, WY
Town in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Population
269
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
0
Wamsutter and its ZIP codes
Wamsutter at a glance
- Wamsutter is about 28 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Wamsutter, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sweetwater County. PPP loans are for Wamsutter.
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
Wamsutter, 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
85° / 9°F
8.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wamsutter, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Wamsutter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Table RockCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wamsutter, WY in?
- Wamsutter is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Wamsutter, WY?
- About 269 people live in Wamsutter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wamsutter?
- Nearby places include Table Rock (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023