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Whiting, WY
Census-designated place in Platte County, Wyoming.
Population
58
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
0
Whiting and its ZIP codes
Whiting at a glance
- Whiting is about 8.3 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Whiting.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,088
3,337 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,167
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.9M
FY 2026, $11,493 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whiting, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,740
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whiting, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Whiting
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Y-O RanchCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.4 |
| WheatlandTown | 3.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ChugcreekCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Lakeview NorthCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Westview CircleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.3 |
| SlaterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 74 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ChugwaterTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| GuernseyTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| HartvilleTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort LaramieTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whiting, WY in?
- Whiting is in Platte County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Whiting, WY?
- About 58 people live in Whiting, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whiting?
- Nearby places include Y-O Ranch (2.8 mi), Wheatland (3.1 mi), Chugcreek (4.7 mi), Lakeview North (6.1 mi), Westview Circle (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023