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Orin, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 46.
Males: 26  (57.1%)
Females: 20  (42.9%)
Median resident age:

58.1 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,554
Orin:

$76,554
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,600

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $272,590
Orin:

$272,590
WY:

$292,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Orin: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (44.2%), English (28.6%), American (27.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4697 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (106.2 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (192.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (733.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Douglas, WY (3.5 miles ),
Glendo, WY (3.7 miles ),
Lost Springs, WY (3.9 miles),
Esterbrook, WY (4.4 miles),
Manville, WY (5.5 miles),
Hartville, WY (5.7 miles),
Guernsey, WY (5.9 miles ),
Glenrock, WY (6.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.65 N, Longitude: 105.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Distribution of median household income in Orin, WY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Orin, WY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Wyoming:

2.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2015 was 59.3. This is better than average.

City:

59.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 3.04. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.04
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2015 was 37.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 11.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 4.54. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.54
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Orin-area historical tornado activity is above Wyoming state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1982, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Orin place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1955, a category F2 tornado 30.6 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Orin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 614% 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 303.8 miles away from Orin center, causing $26,000,000 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 26.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 443.8 miles away from Orin center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 310.5 miles away from Orin center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 115.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 115.9 miles away from the city 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 Converse County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Orin:

  • DOUGLAS CARE CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DOUGLAS, WY)
  • NORTH PLATTE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS (Hospital, about 13 miles away; DOUGLAS, WY)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CONVERSE COUNTY Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; DOUGLAS, WY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Orin:

  • Casper College (about 59 miles; Casper, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,770)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 94 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Wyoming (about 95 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 110 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Chadron State College (about 112 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 141 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Black Hills State University (about 144 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Orin: Nylen and Gillespie Ranch (A), Puckett Ranch (B), Bennett Ranch (C), Howery Ranch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Converse 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:

2.3 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.0%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.0%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Orin:

Marital status in Orin, WY
  • Never married: 49.0%
  • Now married: 51.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Orin:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 35.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Orin, WY (based on Converse County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,18914
Catholic1,0442
Mainline Protestant9116
Other7263
None9,963-
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
Converse County:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.55 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Converse County:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Converse County:

9.32 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Converse County:

7.3%
Wyoming:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Converse County:

26.7%
State:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Orin:

  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKTY (1470 AM; 1 kW; DOUGLAS, WY; Owner: DOUGLAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHI (1210 AM; 10 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Orin:

  • KYOD (100.1 FM; GLENDO, WY; Owner: CANNED HAM COMMUNCATIONS, LLC)
  • KDUW (91.7 FM; DOUGLAS, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • K219CA (91.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKTY-FM (99.3 FM; DOUGLAS, WY; Owner: DOUGLAS BROADCASTING)
  • KWYY (95.5 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCSP-FM (90.3 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL B/CTERS, INC.)
  • KASS (106.9 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KRVK (107.9 FM; MIDWEST, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHOC (102.5 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KQLT (103.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KMLD (94.5 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: MT. RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRS-FM (104.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KUWC (91.3 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • K209CS (89.7 FM; CASPER, WY; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 427ft / 130mTotal length
  • $206,000Total costs
  • 75,209Total average daily traffic
  • 17,932Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Orin, WY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 161970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Orin, WY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • B N Depot One Mi E (Lat: 42.651361 Lon: -105.168583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 26 m, Call Sign: WZX939,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.305 MHz, 161.100 MHz, 161.160 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2014, Expiration Date: 08/10/2024, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4640, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Orin Junction, Orin Way (Lat: 42.654528 Lon: -105.198611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WROK225,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 10/26/2021, Expiration Date: 10/26/2031, Certifier: Brian Wagner, Registrant: Visionary Communications, LLC, One Citycenter, Gillette, WY 82717, Phone: (307) 682-1884, Email:

  • STATION, At Bona Siding 4.9 Mi At 127 Degrees From (Lat: 42.614667 Lon: -105.112194), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WIA794,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2186.40 MHz, Grant Date: 02/29/2000, Expiration Date: 05/12/2010, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2007, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568

  • Bridger Jct, Us18 1.5mi Ne & Lr 0.2mi N Fr (Lat: 42.662444 Lon: -105.168306), Type: Mast, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WIA795,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2192.80 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2001, Expiration Date: 03/26/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/21/2010, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (914) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Orin, WY
  • 71.0%Electricity
  • 29.0%Utility gas


Orin compared to Wyoming state average:

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