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Population in July 2008: 221. Population change since 2000: -9.4%
 

Males: 115  (52.5%)
Females: 106  (47.5%)

Median resident age:  34.3 years
Wyoming median age:  36.2 years

Zip codes: 82210.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,984 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Chugwater:  $32,984
Wyoming:  $51,731

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,405
Chugwater:  $15,405
Wyoming:  $27,687

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $112,874 (it was $57,300 in 2000)
Chugwater:  $112,874
Wyoming:  $172,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $131,913; Detached houses: $133,046; Mobile homes: $32,143

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Races in Chugwater:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.8%)
  • Hispanic (4.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Chugwater: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (41.4%), German (26.6%), English (18.0%), Scotch-Irish (5.3%), Dutch (4.9%), French (4.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5300 feet

Land area: 3.05 square miles.

Population density: 72 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Chugwater

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Chugwater town

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 61.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Wyoming:  2.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Chugwater:  0.5% ($268)
Wyoming:  0.7% ($627)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (42.2 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (130.4 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (693.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Slater, WY (2.9 miles) , Y-O Ranch, WY (4.5 miles ), Chugcreek, WY (4.6 miles) , Wheatland, WY (4.7 miles ), Goshen Hole, WY (4.9 miles ), Lakeview North, WY (5.0 miles) , Westview Circle, WY (5.0 miles) , Veteran, WY (5.2 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $77,900

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Latitude: 41.76 N, Longitude: 104.83 W

Area code: 307

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (26%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Social assistance (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (6%)
  • Other financial specialists (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (15%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Top executives (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5%)



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Chugwater-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1955, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the Chugwater town center injured 3 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 6/26/1955, a category 3 tornado 30.0 miles away from the town center .


Chugwater-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Wyoming state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 58.4 miles away from Chugwater center
On 8/29/2004 at 18:49:44, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/23/1993 at 06:30:23, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/10/1993 at 04:17:46, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.6 miles away from Chugwater center
On 11/3/2008 at 13:14:12, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 MW, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/13/1993 at 14:51:03, a magnitude 3.5 (3.2 MB, 3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from Chugwater center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Chugwater:
  • PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; WHEATLAND, WY)
  • UNITED MEDICAL CENTER (about 38 miles; CHEYENNE, WY)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 42 miles; TORRINGTON, WY)

Political contributions by individuals in Chugwater, WY

Airports located in Chugwater:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chugwater:
  • UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (about 51 miles; LARAMIE, WY; Full-time enrollment: 9,665)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 95 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 10,983)
  • AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 96 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 3,722)
  • COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 96 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 22,684)
  • CASPER COLLEGE (about 110 miles; CASPER, WY; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 112 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER (about 119 miles; BOULDER, CO; FT enrollment: 25,355)
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Public elementary/middle schools in Chugwater:
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Tourist attraction: Town of Chugwater (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Po Box 243).

 

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

CHUGWATER, TOWN OF (Population served: 244, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-15-1999), Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-15-1999), Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-15-1999), Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1997, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1996, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-15-1999), Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2004)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Chugwater that have no violations reported:
  • DIAMOND GUEST RANCH (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Wyoming:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  69.1%
Whole state:  67.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  30.3%
Whole state:  11.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.6%
Whole state:  4.5%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Chugwater, WY



Chugwater compared to Wyoming state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.


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Banks with branches in Chugwater (2009 data):
  • Oregon Trail Bank: Chugwater Branch at 302 Second Street, branch established on 1993-01-02. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $27.8 mil, Deposits: $22.9 mil, headquarters in Guernsey, WY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bankshares Of Wyoming



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (81%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Wood (5%)


Religion statistics for Chugwater

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents35.9%10.4%8.1%6.4%5.9%
Congregations17.4%4.3%4.3%8.7%4.3%
NameEpiscopal ChurchLutheran ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents5.9%5.1%5.0%4.5%12.8%
Congregations13.0%4.3%4.3%4.3%34.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$302
Water Supply 1$3,337$40,0440$0
Totals for Government 1$3,337$40,0441$302



Chugwater government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $105,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $13,000
    All Other: $7,000
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $251,000
    Water Utilities: $113,000
    General Public Buildings: $6,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $28,000
    Water Utilities: $25,000
    General Public Buildings: $17,000
    Central Staff Services: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $12,000
    Parks & Recreation: $11,000
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Health Services - Other: $4,000
    Libraries: $4,000
    Sewerage: $3,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $41,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $40,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $157,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $154,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $20,000
    Rents: $11,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $553,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $216,000
    All Other: $191,000
    Water Utilities: $68,000
    Highways: $12,000
  • Tax - NEC: $1,000
    Property: $1,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $41,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $8,000

8.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,204 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.35%
Wyoming average:  9.04%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Laramie County, WY  0.93% ($34,033 average AGI)
from Natrona County, WY  0.62% ($28,650)
from Albany County, WY  0.53% ($31,118)


7.89% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,221 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.89%
Wyoming average:  8.50%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Laramie County, WY  1.43% ($28,630 average AGI)
to Natrona County, WY  0.75% ($24,708)
to Goshen County, WY  0.56% ($21,722)


Strongest AM radio stations in Chugwater:
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 9 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KJJL (1370 AM; 10 kW; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKWY (1630 AM; 10 kW; FOX FARM, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHI (1210 AM; 10 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chugwater:
  • 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.)



Chugwater fatal accident list:
Aug 31, 2006 08:56 AM, I-25, Lat: 41.745567, Lon: -104.830706, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Chugwater Cell Site 0.5 Mile North Of, Structure height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: KNKP988
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/1993, Expiration Date: 10/01/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/27/2000
    Registrant: Western Wireless Corporation, 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 261-2165, Fax: (202) 261-2166
  • Nw1/4 Of The Ne1/4 Section 30, T21n R66w, 0.5 Mile N Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: KNKQ449
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/22/2006, Expiration Date: 10/01/2016, Certifier: Gene Dejordy
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f2-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • James E McDonald, Nw1/4 Ne1/4 Section 30, Township 21 N, Range 66 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Chugwater, WY)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KC7DUX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00260432
    Grant Date: 04/19/2004, Expiration Date: 07/14/2014, Cancelation Date: 06/10/2004, Certifier: Tom West
    Registrant: Tom West, 569 Ty Basin Rd, Chugwater, WY 82210-0153
  • Call Sign: AD7CV, Previous Call Sign: KC7DUX, Licensee ID: L00260432
    Grant Date: 04/19/2004, Expiration Date: 07/14/2014, Certifier: Tom West
    Registrant: Tom West, 569 Ty Basin Rd, Chugwater, WY 82210-0153


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180K (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 114 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 61782 , Serial Number: 18052798, Year manufactured: 1977
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Rodger Schroeder, Box 61, Chugwater, WY 82210, Other Owners: Lindy Schroeder
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 76905 , Serial Number: 11347, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/06/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Donald C Guidice, Po Box 134, Chugwater, WY 82210
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-3 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 832C , Serial Number: 108-3832, Year manufactured: 1947
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Fred W Jr Bogardus, Po Box 116, Chugwater, WY 82210, Other Owners: Sharon M Bogardus


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 19
  • Hazardous Condition: 4

Incident types - Chugwater


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