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The Buttes, Wyoming

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Population in July 2007: 31.
Males: 15  (48.4%)
Females: 16  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

51.5 years
Wyoming median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 82070

Estimated median household income in 2022: $119,564 (it was $63,750 in 2000)
The Buttes:

$119,564
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,588 (it was $16,154 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $530,873 (it was $187,500 in 2000)
The Buttes:

$530,873
WY:

$292,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $352,624; detached houses: $410,057; townhouses or other attached units: $256,671; in 2-unit structures: $322,055; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $409,873; mobile homes: $42,771
March 2022 cost of living index in The Buttes: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (32.3%), Irish (32.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 3.93 square miles.

Population density: 7.9 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.4% ($700)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (40.0 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (94.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (637.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Laramie, WY (3.2 miles ),
South Albany, WY (3.9 miles ),
Woods Landing-Jelm, WY (4.8 miles),
Red Feather Lakes, CO (5.0 miles ),
East Albany, WY (5.2 miles),
Livermore, CO (5.3 miles ),
Albany, WY (5.3 miles),
Centennial, WY (5.6 miles)

Latitude: 41.16 N, Longitude: 105.57 W

Distribution of median household income in The Buttes, WY in 2022

The Buttes satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in The Buttes, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

The Buttes, Wyoming average temperatures The Buttes, Wyoming average precipitation The Buttes, Wyoming humidity The Buttes, Wyoming wind speed The Buttes, Wyoming snowfall The Buttes, Wyoming sunshine The Buttes, Wyoming clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 87.6. This is worse than average.

City:

87.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 9.54. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.54
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.184. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.184
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 25.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 3.15. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.15
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

The Buttes-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the The Buttes place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/16/1979, a category F3 tornado 39.0 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 40 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

The Buttes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 698% 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 348.9 miles away from the city 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 85.1 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 464.6 miles away from The Buttes center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
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 361.9 miles away from The Buttes 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 299.0 miles away from The Buttes 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 356.8 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 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).
The Buttes topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near The Buttes:

  • LARAMIE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LARAMIE, WY)
  • SUMMIT HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; LARAMIE, WY)
  • IVINSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; LARAMIE, WY)
  • HOSPICE OF LARAMIE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; LARAMIE, WY)

Amtrak station near The Buttes:

  • 10 miles: LARAMIE (4700 BLUEBIRD LA.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to The Buttes:

  • University of Wyoming (about 11 miles; Laramie, WY; Full-time enrollment: 10,810)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 13 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 42 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 49 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)
  • Aims Community College (about 68 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 70 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • University of Colorado Boulder (about 82 miles; Boulder, CO; FT enrollment: 28,328)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lembcke Ranch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Leazenby Lake (A), Hundred Springs Reservoir (B), Harney Creek Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Spring Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Albany 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:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

92.9%
Whole state:

67.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in The Buttes:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in The Buttes:

  • 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): 12.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.8
Wyoming average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for The Buttes, 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
This county:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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
This county:

2.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.60 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

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

4.5%
State:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Albany County:

18.6%
Wyoming:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in The Buttes:

  • KKHI (1210 AM; 10 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KOWB (1290 AM; 5 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJJL (1370 AM; 10 kW; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKWY (1630 AM; 10 kW; FOX FARM, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCOL (600 AM; 5 kW; WELLINGTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in The Buttes:

  • K298AE (107.5 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • K296BO (107.1 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANT. TV ASSOC. INC.)
  • KRQU (104.5 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KUWR (91.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KCGY (95.1 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHAT (96.7 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: RULE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KIMX (105.5 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KARS-FM (102.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: AGM-NEVADA LLC)
  • KQLF (97.9 FM; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKQZ (94.3 FM; WELLINGTON, CO; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FT. COLLINS, INC.)
  • K205EL (88.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KOLZ (100.7 FM; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K280BM (103.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANTENNA TV ASSN., INC)
  • K285BC (104.9 FM; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANTENNA TV ASSN., INC)

TV broadcast stations around The Buttes:

  • K61DX (Channel 61; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHANNEL 2, INC.)
  • KGWN-TV (Channel 5; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF CHEYENNE, LLC)
  • K03CR (Channel 3; BIG LARAMIE, ETC., WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANTENNA TV ASSN.,INC.)
  • K07FT (Channel 7; OROFINO, ID; Owner: OROFINO T.V., INC.)
  • K12FY (Channel 12; BIG LARAMIE, ETC., WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANTENNA TV ASSN.,INC.)
  • K57AF (Channel 57; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANTENNA TV ASSN.,INC.)
  • K59AM (Channel 59; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE PLAINS ANTENNA TV ASSN.,INC.)

The Buttes fatal accident list:

Aug 11, 2021 06:12 PM, Us-287, Lat: 41.155869, Lon: -105.573631, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 6, 2007 08:43 AM, Us-287, Lat: 41.160217, Lon: -105.577275, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MP 555.2, Mp 555.2, Laramie Sub (Lat: 41.164111 Lon: -105.541528), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQUY288,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.470 MHz, 160.740 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2014, Expiration Date: 11/14/2024, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:




The Buttes compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Median household income above 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below 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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