Centennial, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 270.
Population change since 2000: +41.4%
Males: 133  (49.3%)
Females: 137  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

64.9 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 82055

Estimated median household income in 2022: $94,287 (it was $32,292 in 2000)
Centennial:

$94,287
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,884 (it was $29,477 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $619,256 (it was $142,000 in 2000)
Centennial:

$619,256
WY:

$292,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $539,834; detached houses: $545,565
March 2022 cost of living index in Centennial: 89.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.8%

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  • Races in Centennial, WY (2022)
    • 33396.0%White alone
    • 92.6%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (37.6%), Italian (13.9%), Swedish (10.9%), English (8.5%), American (5.5%), Irish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 8076 feet

Land area: 10.0 square miles.

Population density: 27 people per square mile   (very low).

Centennial, Wyoming map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Centennial CDP:

0.5% ($650)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (70.3 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (115.4 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (628.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Albany, WY (2.9 miles),
Woods Landing-Jelm, WY (3.8 miles),
Fox Park, WY (3.9 miles),
South Albany, WY (4.3 miles ),
Ryan Park, WY (4.4 miles),
Arlington, WY (4.6 miles),
Laramie, WY (5.3 miles ),
Elk Mountain, WY (5.5 miles)

Latitude: 41.30 N, Longitude: 106.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Distribution of median household income in Centennial, WY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Centennial, WY in 2022

Centennial satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Centennial, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Centennial, Wyoming average temperatures Centennial, Wyoming average precipitation Centennial, Wyoming humidity Centennial, Wyoming wind speed Centennial, Wyoming snowfall Centennial, Wyoming sunshine Centennial, Wyoming clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.2. This is about average.

City:

63.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 51.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

51.0
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Centennial-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 771% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 321.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 434.3 miles away from Centennial center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 81.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 331.1 miles away from Centennial center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 268.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 329.5 miles away from Centennial center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Albany County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Centennial:

  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 29 miles; Laramie, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Wyoming (about 30 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 72 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 75 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)
  • Aims Community College (about 95 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 98 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • University of Colorado Boulder (about 101 miles; Boulder, CO; FT enrollment: 28,328)

Public elementary/middle school in Centennial:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Centennial Valley Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Libby Creek (A), Mullen Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Old Corral (2750 Highway 130), Rainbow Valley Resort (75 Rainbow Valley Landing), Brooklyn Lodge (Snowyrange Road), Carrs Middle MT Guest (19 McBride Road), Mountain View Historic Hotel (2747 Highway 130).

Albany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Centennial and their reported violations in the past:

SNOWY RANGE SKI AREA (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Notification, State - In NOV-30-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2012)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.2%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Centennial:

Marital status in Centennial, WY
  • Never married: 10.4%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 26.4%

For population 25 years and over in Centennial:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 78.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 37.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 51.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Centennial, WY (based on Albany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,6272
Other3,57016
Evangelical Protestant2,44126
Mainline Protestant2,4349
None23,227-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Albany County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Albany County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Albany County:

2.79 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
This county:

9.60 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

4.5%
Wyoming:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

18.6%
Wyoming:

24.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Centennial:

55.2%
Wyoming:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Centennial:

54.1%
Wyoming:

46.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
Wyoming:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Centennial:

18.2%
Wyoming:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.7%
Wyoming:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Centennial:

6.9
Wyoming:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.8%
Wyoming:

34.7%

General health condition:
Centennial:

59.7%
State:

56.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.7%
Wyoming:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Centennial, WY Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Centennial:

  • KKHI (1210 AM; 10 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOWB (1290 AM; 5 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KJJL (1370 AM; 10 kW; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCOL (600 AM; 5 kW; WELLINGTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Centennial:

  • KIMX (105.5 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K205EL (88.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KARS-FM (102.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: AGM-NEVADA LLC)
  • KUWR (91.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KRQU (104.5 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCGY (95.1 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K298AE (107.5 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KHAT (96.7 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: RULE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • K296BO (107.1 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANT. TV ASSOC. INC.)

Centennial fatal accident list:

Apr 3, 2015 05:45 PM, Sr-130, Lat: 41.329100, Lon: -106.161200, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 30, 2004 12:45 AM, Sr-130, Lat: 41.329506, Lon: -106.161191, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.9mTotal length
  • $55,000Total costs
  • 3,156Total average daily traffic
  • 218Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,435Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Centennial)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 41.285472 Lon: -106.067833, Call Sign: WQMA958, Licensee ID: L01568661,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, 151.730 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2020, Expiration Date: 06/16/2030, Certifier: Peter W Hagist, Registrant: Centennial 91 Ranch LLC, 215 Hwy 11, Centennial, WY 82055, Phone: (307) 760-0195, Email:

  • Lat: 41.285806 Lon: -106.123917, Call Sign: WRDR876,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.162 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2019, Expiration Date: 07/08/2029, Certifier: Curt Blake, Registrant: Collins Communications Co., 101 N Link Lane #1, Fort Collins, CO 80524, Phone: (970) 493-6356, Fax: (970) 493-2010, Email:

  • SNOWY MTN LODGE, Lat: 41.351778 Lon: -106.225944, Call Sign: WSAY842,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.425 MHz, 467.425 MHz, 463.400 MHz, 468.400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2024, Expiration Date: 02/23/2034, Certifier: James Wilkinson, Registrant: Fit, 1565 Oak Street, Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 485-8441, Fax: (541) 485-7556, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K0AT, Licensee ID: L01021916, Grant Date: 07/08/2015, Expiration Date: 07/18/2025, Certifier: Fredrick B Benson, Registrant: Fredrick B Benson, Centennial, WY 82055-0178

  • Call Sign: WS7C, Licensee ID: L00452684, Grant Date: 02/27/2018, Expiration Date: 05/15/2028, Registrant: Robert M Hansen, Centennial, WY 82055

  • Call Sign: AF7ZK, Licensee ID: L01835513, Grant Date: 06/01/2016, Expiration Date: 06/01/2026, Certifier: Patton J Roub, Registrant: Patton J Roub, Centennial, WY 82055

  • Call Sign: KI7TKI, Licensee ID: L02157240, Grant Date: 01/22/2018, Expiration Date: 01/22/2028, Certifier: Sheryl Roub, Registrant: Sheryl Roub, Po Box 236, Centennial, WY 82055

  • Call Sign: KK7LJP, Licensee ID: L02649372, Grant Date: 03/16/2023, Expiration Date: 03/16/2033, Certifier: Tucker Cole, Registrant: Tucker Cole, 9 Ladder Ranch Rd, Centennial, WY 82055


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3926R, N3926R, N-3926R, Serial Number: 28-5849, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 09/05/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Mark A Kuschel, 124 Centennial Valley Rd, Centennial, WY 82055
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4692B, N4692B, N-4692B, Serial Number: 31590, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 05/22/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Cory G Truitt, Po Box 52, Centennial, WY 82055
  • Aircraft: CESSNA TR182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 756JP, N756JP, N-756JP, Serial Number: R18201083, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 12/13/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Corvus Air LLC, Po Box 247, Centennial, WY 82055

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Centennial, WY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (64.2%), and Structure Fires (23.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Centennial, WY
    • 7764.2%Outside Fires
    • 2823.3%Structure Fires
    • 97.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 65.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Centennial, WY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Centennial, WY
  • 54.5%Wood
  • 19.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.8%Electricity
  • 7.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Centennial, WY
  • 60.9%Electricity
  • 39.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Centennial compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Centennial on our top lists:

  • #53 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities"
  • #26 (82055) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Swiss first ancestries"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
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