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WashamWY

187 people call this town in Wyoming home.

Population

187

Census survey, 2020–24

Median age

66.7

years

Land area

3 sq mi

Is Washam a good place to live?

Washam’s median age is 66.7 years, against 37.3 years in Wyoming’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Of the 29 Wyoming towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Washam. Washam has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

187 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Manila · 1 mi Dutch John · 16 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Washam: who provides what

Washam is unincorporated, so Sweetwater County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerBridger Valley Elec AssnEIAHIFLD · EIA

Internet3 providers41% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesSweetwater CountySweetwater County provides services here

SchoolsSweetwater County School District 2Which school depends on your addressNCES

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.gov

Who runs elections hereSweetwater County ClerkSweetwater County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023

ZIP code8293882938 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 Washam.

Who lives here

71% of residents are 65 or older

College graduates make up 31% of adults 25 and older, against 31% across Wyoming.

66.7median age · WY 39.1

WashamWyomingUnited States

WYU.S.

Ages · share of residents

66%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma0%

High school35%

Some college5%

Associate’s29%

Bachelor’s31%

Graduate0%

Women and men · all residents

Somewhere between 0% and 98% women

The Census survey reached too few of Washam’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±61.8 points. Across Wyoming, 48.9% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Washam
	Washam	WY	U.S.
Under 10	0%	11.6%	11.6%
10 to 17	0%	10.9%	10.3%
18 to 24	0%	9%	9.1%
25 to 34	28.9%	12.7%	13.7%
35 to 44	0%	13.5%	13.2%
45 to 54	0%	11.2%	12.2%
55 to 64	0%	12.7%	12.7%
65 to 74	66.3%	11.5%	10.2%
75 and older	4.8%	7%	7%
No diploma	0%	5.8%	10.4%
High school	35.3%	27.5%	26%
Some college	4.8%	24.5%	19.1%
Associate’s	28.9%	11.6%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	31%	19.1%	21.6%
Graduate	0%	11.5%	14.1%

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Ages66.7 median age · 71% are 65 or older Schooling31% have a four-year degree Homes100% own their home · Homeowners

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points

Climate

Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Washam

In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 12°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a winter.

44″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter13–35°

Spring30–57°

Summer50–82°

Fall31–59°

Sep 29

typical first frost

May 22

typical last frost

+1.2°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 86°, January lows 12°Rain & snow44″ of snow a winter · 9 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.2° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Washam is

In Washam, nearly a quarter of adults have been diagnosed with depression. The town does better than the Wyoming average on 3 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 2. Among 29 Wyoming towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Washam.

	Washam	Wyoming towns	U.S. towns
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)	74%	68%	79%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)	38%	32%	36%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)	14%	16%	16%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	36%	31%	35%

31 measures vs. Wyoming

3 better26 too close to call2 worse

What stands out	Washam	WY
Fewer uninsured adults	8.5%	11.6%
More adults getting a yearly checkup	74.1%	69.7%
More adults who have had cancer	10.6%	8.9%

Ashley Regional Medical Center

38.9 mi away · emergency room

2 of 3

care shortages: primary care, mental health

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Everyday habitsMore adults sleeping under 7 hours Hospitals & doctors nearby38.9 miles to an ER · Ashley Regional Medical Center How adults are doingMore adults in frequent physical distress Every CDC estimateBetter than WY on 3 of 31

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Washam is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level

70% of Washam’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 13%. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 58% of U.S. communities.

42risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingCold waves

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What it facesModerate risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters2 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready0.4 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

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