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A town of 509, settled in 1905.
2.2% of working residents work locally in Shoshoni, against 50% in Wyoming’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Of the 29 Wyoming towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Shoshoni. Shoshoni’s concentration of trails is 3.0 miles per square mile, above both Wyoming’s towns (1.2) and U.S. towns (0.4). Quien Sabe Ranch is on the National Register of Historic Places. Shoshoni has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 604 in 1910, a low of 226 in 1940, 471 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and a map from 1951 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shoshoni, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Shoshoni.
In Shoshoni, the going rate for rent is $775 a month. Among households here, 77% are owner-occupiers.
| Shoshoni | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $775 a month | $927 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 70% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Two of its 3 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. Its public schools are run by the Fremont County School District #24.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshoni ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 220 | B+ |
| Shoshoni High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 117 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
For residents in Shoshoni, the share who live below the poverty line is 17%. Just 2% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Employers in Shoshoni shed 62 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 104. The typical journey to work locally is 24 minutes.
| Shoshoni | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 15 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
For Shoshoni, the FEMA hazard score is 73 of 100. Expected losses in Shoshoni break down as 54% from inland flooding and 20% from avalanches.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Shoshoni in 2025.
Shoshoni is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
In Shoshoni, 67% of adults had a checkup this year. Among 29 Wyoming towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Shoshoni.
| Shoshoni | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 67% | 68% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Shoshoni | WY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17% | 12.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails total 13 miles in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Boysen State Park, at 40 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boysen State Park | 0.4 mi | 40 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Shoshoni; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Shoshoni residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wyoming.
Where Shoshoni’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wyoming, United States
Shoshoni is a town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 471 at the 2020 census, a 27.4% decline from 649 at the 2010 census. The town has gained notoriety as a speed trap due to numerous references citing its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. According to available data, the town has a 32% ticket to resident rate, suggesting a disproportionate number of traffic tickets issued to drivers passing through the area. This has led to criticism and controversy surrounding the town's policing practices.
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Shoshoni has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.