Chugwater
Town in Platte County, Wyoming

Chugwater is a town in Platte County, Wyoming, with 175 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,289 ft (1,612 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Slater, 8.6 miles N.
- 175residents (2020 Census)
- 5,289 ftelevation · 1,612 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 57 / sq mipopulation density
- 82210ZIP code
About Chugwater
Chugwater is a town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 175. The High Plains town is located 45 miles north of Cheyenne and 25 miles south of Wheatland.
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Living in Chugwater
- Median household income
- $68,475
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Median rent
- $643/mo
- Median age
- 69
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Chugwater had 175 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 175 |
|---|---|
| Density | 57 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chugwater at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Platte County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 175 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.06 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7557° N, 104.8229° W |
| ZIP code | 82210 |
| Official website | wwww.chugwater.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5614165 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chugwater
- Slater8.6 mi N
- Whiting19.1 mi NW
- Y-O Ranch20.0 mi N
- Chugcreek21.0 mi N
- Wheatland21.6 mi N
- Lakeview North24.6 mi N
- Westview Circle24.6 mi NW
- Veteran26.6 mi NE
- Hawk Springs28.8 mi E
- Yoder29.4 mi NE
- LaGrange35.0 mi E
- Fort Laramie35.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chugwater
What county is Chugwater in?
Chugwater is in Platte County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Chugwater, WY?
175 people lived in Chugwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chugwater, WY?
The ZIP code of Chugwater is 82210.
What is the elevation of Chugwater?
5,289 feet (1,612 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chugwater?
Slater (8.6 mi), Whiting (19.1 mi), Y-O Ranch (20.0 mi), Chugcreek (21.0 mi), Wheatland (21.6 mi).
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