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Washam, WY
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Population
187
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
0
Washam and its ZIP codes
Washam at a glance
- Washam is about 10 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Washam, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sweetwater County. PPP loans are for Washam.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
Washam, 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
83° / 12°F
11.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Washam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Manila, UTTown | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| McKinnonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| Flaming Gorge, UTCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Dutch John, UTTown | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| LonetreeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 45.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washam, WY in?
- Washam is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Washam, WY?
- About 187 people live in Washam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washam?
- Nearby places include Manila, UT (1.9 mi), McKinnon (13 mi), Flaming Gorge, UT (14 mi), Dutch John, UT (16 mi), Lonetree (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023