Van Tassell, Wyoming

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Population in 2022: 23 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +27.8%
Males: 10  (47.1%)
Females: 13  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

40.0 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 82242

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-644,108,788 (it was $53,750 in 2000)
Van Tassell $-644,108,788
WY $70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $55,507 (it was $17,686 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-721,995,800 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Van Tassell $-721,995,800
WY $292,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $181,929; mobile homes: $172,204
March 2022 cost of living index in Van Tassell: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Wyoming and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Van Tassell, Wyoming as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Van Tassell is 10 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (66.7%), Scotch-Irish (33.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1.83 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

Van Tassell, Wyoming map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Van Tassell town:

0.9% ($199)
Wyoming:

0.7% ($627)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (106.9 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (198.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (766.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Harrison, NE (3.3 miles ),
Lusk, WY (4.4 miles ),
Rawhide Creek, WY (4.8 miles ),
Manville, WY (5.3 miles),
Crawford, NE (5.9 miles ),
Fort Laramie, WY (6.2 miles ),
Lingle, WY (6.2 miles ),
Lance Creek, WY (6.2 miles)

Latitude: 42.66 N, Longitude: 104.09 W

Distribution of median household income in Van Tassell, WY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Van Tassell, WY in 2022

Van Tassell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $140,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Van Tassell, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Van Tassell-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 52.9 miles away from the Van Tassell town center killed 2 people and injured 29 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/28/1978, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 25.3 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Van Tassell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 506% 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 353.9 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 77.5 miles away from Van Tassell center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 497.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 142.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 143.6 miles away from Van Tassell 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, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 360.2 miles away from Van Tassell 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 Niobrara County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Van Tassell topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Van Tassell:

  • Chadron State College (about 57 miles; Chadron, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 108 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 114 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Casper College (about 115 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 120 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Wyoming (about 121 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Black Hills State University (about 128 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Niobrara County Rural Fire District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.5 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

100.0%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Van Tassell:

Marital status in Van Tassell, WY
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 27.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 72.5%

For population 25 years and over in Van Tassell:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.2
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Van Tassell, WY (based on Niobrara County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4217
Mainline Protestant1322
Catholic1051
Other851
None1,741-
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: 1
This county:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

8.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

8.50 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

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

7.7%
State:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Niobrara County:

26.8%
Wyoming:

24.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 6$750
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$105
Totals for Government 0$0 7$855

Van Tassell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($347.83)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($260.87)
    Electric Utilities: $5,000 ($217.39)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($130.43)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($86.96)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($86.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($260.87)

Van Tassell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($43.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($956.52)
    Other: $11,000 ($478.26)

Van Tassell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $271,000 ($11782.61)

Strongest AM radio stations in Van Tassell:

  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNEB (960 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: PANHANDLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOLT (1320 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KZMX (580 AM; 2 kW; HOT SPRINGS, SD; Owner: MT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Van Tassell:

  • K208CB (89.5 FM; HARRISON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Van Tassell:

  • K23EU (Channel 31; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BROADAHL)
  • K33EM (Channel 33; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K65GE (Channel 65; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KDUH-TV (Channel 4; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.5mTotal length
  • 1,160Total average daily traffic
  • 254Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,624Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MP 220.2, Mp 220.2, Powder River Sub (Lat: 42.683861 Lon: -104.174750), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQUY726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.410 MHz, 160.890 MHz, Grant Date: 11/18/2014, Expiration Date: 11/18/2024, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, At R60 3.25 Mi S Of Us 20 (Lat: 42.613278 Lon: -104.123528), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WNTL538,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2186.40 MHz, Grant Date: 11/12/1996, Expiration Date: 11/19/2001, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2001, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-7777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3657S, N3657S, N-3657S, Serial Number: 17250857, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/19/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dennis E Isakson, 14245 Road 47, Van Tassell, WY 82242, Other Owners: Linda Isakson

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Van Tassell, WY
  • 100.0%Other fuel


Van Tassell 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 significantly below 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 above state average.
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