Fontenelle, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 13.
Population change since 2000: -31.6%
Males: 12  (94.6%)
Females: (5.4%)
Median resident age:

62.6 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 83101

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-644,108,788 (it was $2,499 in 2000)
Fontenelle $-644,108,788
WY $70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $0

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-721,995,800 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Fontenelle $-721,995,800
WY $292,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Fontenelle: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 43.2%

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6480 feet

Land area: 3.45 square miles.

Population density: 3.8 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.0% ($0)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ogden, UT (111.9 miles , pop. 77,226).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (301.6 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (595.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

La Barge, WY (4.5 miles ),
Opal, WY (4.5 miles),
Calpet, WY (4.8 miles),
Granger, WY (5.3 miles),
Kemmerer, WY (5.4 miles ),
Diamondville, WY (5.4 miles ),
Oakley, WY (5.4 miles),
Eden, WY (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.99 N, Longitude: 110.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

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

Fontenelle satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Fontenelle, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Fontenelle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 1534% 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 180.7 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 238.2 miles away from Fontenelle center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 400.6 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 124.5 miles away from the city 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 71.6 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 188.7 miles away from Fontenelle 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 Lincoln County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Flood: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fontenelle topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fontenelle:

  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 51 miles; Rock Springs, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,086)
  • Utah State University (about 93 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • Weber State University (about 113 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • University of Utah (about 126 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 128 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Westminster College (about 128 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Western Governors University (about 131 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)

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Lincoln County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

16.7%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fontenelle:

Marital status in Fontenelle, WY
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 44.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Fontenelle:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 2.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.9
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fontenelle, WY (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other9,59927
Evangelical Protestant96414
Catholic5964
Mainline Protestant2535
None6,694-
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: 4
Lincoln County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lincoln County:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

8.66 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

11.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
State:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

21.6%
Wyoming:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fontenelle:

  • KMER (950 AM; 5 kW; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KRKK (1360 AM; 5 kW; ROCK SPRINGS, WY; Owner: BIG THICKET B/CING CO. OF WY, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KRSV (1210 AM; 5 kW; AFTON, WY; Owner: WESTERN WYOMING RADIO, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVNU (610 AM; 5 kW; LOGAN, UT; Owner: SUN VALLEY RADIO,INC.)
  • KBRV (790 AM; 5 kW; SODA SPRINGS, ID; Owner: CARIBOU BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fontenelle:

  • K296AT (107.1 FM; LA BARGE, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KDWY (105.3 FM; DIAMONDVILLE, WY; Owner: JERROLD T. LUNDQUIST)
  • KAOX (107.3 FM; KEMMERER, WY; Owner: JERROLD T. LUNDQUIST)
  • KOTB (106.1 FM; EVANSTON, WY; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fontenelle:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.4mTotal length
  • $32,000Total costs
  • 169Total average daily traffic
  • 16Total average daily truck traffic
  • 237Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Brett Haslem, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: Sean A. Austin Company, Saa@saaustin.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 379-2880

  • Brett Haslem, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: Sean A. Austin Company, Saa@saaustin.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 379-2880

  • Danny Audi, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: 76.2, Structure height: 56037 m, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: Swi Funds Tower Holdings, LLC, Sriggs@swifunds.Com, Suite 600, Costa- Mesa, Phone: (615) 730-1105

  • Greg Thompson, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: 76.2, Structure height: 56037 m, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: K2 Towers Iii, LLC, Gthompson@k2towers.Com, , Chagr-in Falls, Phone: (440) 528-0333


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Thoman Ranch, Lat: 41.975528 Lon: -110.035222, Type: Pipe, Structure height: 4.5 m, Call Sign: WQTV468,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2014, Expiration Date: 05/31/2023, Cancellation Date: 06/27/2023, Certifier: Gabriel Rogers, Registrant: Sound And Cellular, Inc, 824 W. Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY 82601, Phone: (307) 234-7256, Fax: (307) 234-7257, Email:

  • STORM SHELTR, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQVH657,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2015, Expiration Date: 02/13/2025, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2021, Certifier: Bruce Todd, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5519, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:

  • STORM SHELTER, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQZC969,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2017, Expiration Date: 04/10/2027, Cancellation Date: 07/24/2018, Certifier: Allen R Hoopes, Registrant: Silver Star Telephone Company, Inc. Dba Silver Star Communications, Freedom, WY 83120, Phone: (307) 883-6632, Email:

  • DN01847A, Approximately 8.0 Km Se Of (Lat: 41.930917 Lon: -110.003222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WSAB789,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2024, Expiration Date: 01/03/2034, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • STATION, 4.65 Mi Se Of (Lat: 41.930778 Lon: -110.004028), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WEG721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/1995, Expiration Date: 05/03/2000, Cancellation Date: 08/06/2000, Phone: (801) 534-5233


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fontenelle, WY
  • 88.9%Wood
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fontenelle, WY
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Fontenelle compared to Wyoming state average:

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