Log Cabin Motel · National Register of Historic Places
Pinedale’s story
128 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1898Pinedale is settled
PinedaleWY
A town of 1,997, settled in 1898. 58% more nonprofits per person than the typical Wyoming town.
Photo: Tarabholmes · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,997
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$446K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
49.3
years
Jobs based here
1,378
A job hub
Is Pinedale a good place to live?
Pinedale’s best subject grades are an A+ for schools and civic life and an A− for health. Of the 29 Wyoming towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Pinedale. On civic life, just 3 of Wyoming’s 42 towns do better. Redick Lodge and ENP Bridge over Green River is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pinedale has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Pinedale stand out
Where Pinedale beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Pinedale13
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical WY town8.2
Civic lifeA+
58% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Wyoming town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Sublette County School District #1
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Pinedale Elementary | K–5 | 424 |
| Pinedale Middle School | 6–8 | 255 |
| Pinedale High School | 9–12 | 316 |
SchoolsA+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,378
Residents who work688
Work
2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,151 people come to Pinedale for work
Where Pinedale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,378jobs based in Pinedale
33%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Pinedale grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wyoming), ordered by how far Pinedale is from typical.
SchoolsA+Open →HealthSublette County Health 6.3 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 3.9% of households have no car; 3.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Jobs & income$59K median household incomeC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →Hazard riskavalanches tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 6% conserved landAOpen →History1 place on the National Register; 1 notable person born hereB−Open →Civic life13 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pinedale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pinedale, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPinedale Municipal WS water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpSublette County Recycling Center126 North Bridger AvenueOpenStreetMap
Register to voteIn personWyoming has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail (received 14 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSublette County ClerkSublette County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code8294182941 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pinedale.
SchoolsA+
Public schools in Pinedale beat 98% of Wyoming districts
Its public schools are run by the Sublette County School District #1. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Pinedale High School, with 316 students.
98%of WY districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinedale ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 424 | A |
| Pinedale High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 316 | B |
| Pinedale Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 255 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WY on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
A job hub: Pinedale has 2.0 jobs for every working resident and draws in 1,151 commuters
About one in 3 of Pinedale’s working residents works in town. Pinedale’s average trip to work is 21 minutes, where Wyoming’s towns sit at 15 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Jobs based in Pinedale fell to 1,378 in 2023, 504 fewer than in 2013.
33%work in town
| Pinedale | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 33% | 50% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 15 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Pinedale33%
Jackson8%
Rock Springs3%
Marbleton2%
Cheyenne1%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,378
jobs based in Pinedale
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 64% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, Pinedale is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Pinedale beats the Wyoming average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 69% of adults had a checkup this year in Pinedale, close to Wyoming’s towns (68%) and below U.S. towns (79%). 18% of adults binge drink in Pinedale.
83%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Pinedale | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 69% | 68% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 11% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Wyoming
6 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Pinedale | WY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 5.5% | 7% |
Sublette County Health
6.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Pinedale
Pinedale has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 0° and about 76 inches of snow falls in a winter.
76″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–29°
Spring21–51°
Summer39–76°
Fall22–55°
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
Homes in Pinedale are worth about $446K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Pinedale home is worth about $446,000, up 3.2% in a year, 21% above the Wyoming typical home. The median rent in Pinedale is $1,309 a month.
$446KZillow home value
| Pinedale | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,309 a month | $927 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Pinedale$446K
Wyoming$369K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Wyoming overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (37% statewide). Pinedale’s median age is 49.3 years. 39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across Wyoming.
49.3median age · WY 39.1
| Pinedale | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 years | 37.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 24% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 16% | 18% |
PinedaleWyomingUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school13%
Some college33%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.9 points. Across Wyoming, 48.9% of residents are women.
| Pinedale | WY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.4% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.6% | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 12.9% | 27.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 32.7% | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 20.3% | 11.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Pinedale faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by avalanches
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers 6.1% of Pinedale
2.4 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Boyd Skinner Park, at 41 acres.
6.1%conserved
| Pinedale | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.1 miles per square mile | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6.1% | 8.8% | 4.3% |
6.1%
conserved · 83 of 1,375 acres
2.4 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boyd Skinner Park | 0.7 mi | 41 |
| 2. American Legion Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Burzlander Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pinedale
18pages on Pinedale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pinedale; the nearest are
Central Wyoming CollegeCommunity college · Public · Riverton73.9 mi$4,800 in-state tuitionCollege of Eastern IdahoCommunity college · Public · Idaho Falls, ID114.8 mi$3,390 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Pinedale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wyoming.
About Pinedale
Town in Wyoming, United States
Pinedale is a town in and the county seat of Sublette County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 2,005 at the 2020 census. Pinedale is an important hunting outfitting town and a gateway to the Wind River Range. Additionally, Pinedale is near several large natural gas fields, including the Pinedale Anticline and Jonah Field. Attractions include the Museum of the Mountain Man, Green River Rendezvous Days, White Pine Ski Area, the Pinedale Aquatic Center and the Town Park System along the Pine Creek Corridor in the middle of town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,182 ft
- ZIP code
- 82941
- Area code
- 307
Questions about Pinedale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pinedale, WY a good place to live?
58% more nonprofits per person than the typical Wyoming town.
Is Pinedale, WY expensive?
That is 5.3 years of the area's median household income ($83,597 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.