The Town FilesThermopolis, Wyoming
Town in Hot Springs County · population 2,725 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $211,400
- Household income
- $65,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.5
Thermopolis is a town of 2,725 people in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $211,400, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Wyoming towns, more vibrant than 88% of Wyoming towns, better for retirees than 82% of Wyoming towns.
How Thermopolis ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Thermopolis is worth $211,400, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $65,208, which is more affordable than 67% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $835 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thermopolis | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,400 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $835 | $902 |
| Median household income | $65,208 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.8% | — |
Who lives in Thermopolis
| People | Thermopolis | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 13.9 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 89.6% |
Weather in Thermopolis
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 11.5°F. About 11.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.4 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Thermopolis since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on September 9, 2024 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 1, 1982.
Severe weather in Hot Springs County since 1996
Hot Springs County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5608: Red Canyon Fire |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | DR-557: Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Hot Springs County
Hot Springs County had 1,924 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,637 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Thermopolis itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Thermopolis
4 public schools with 618 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Witters Elementary | PK-4 | 227 | 10.8 |
| Hot Springs County High School | 9-12 | 202 | 13.5 |
| Thermopolis Middle School | 5-8 | 189 | 11.1 |
| Big Horn Basin Children's Center | K-8 | — | — |
Towns near Thermopolis
- Worland, WY28.7 mi · 4,773 people · home $185,300
Thermopolis questions
Is Thermopolis, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thermopolis scores better for retirees than 82% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 39%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Thermopolis?
The median owner-occupied home in Thermopolis is valued at $211,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,208, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $835 a month.
What is the weather like in Thermopolis?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 11.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.9 inches of precipitation a year and 27.4 inches of snow.
Does Thermopolis get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Thermopolis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on September 9, 2024. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)