Kaycee
Town in Johnson County, Wyoming
Kaycee is a town in Johnson County, Wyoming, with 247 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,649 ft (1,417 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Midwest, 27.4 miles SE.
- 247residents (2020 Census)
- 4,649 ftelevation · 1,417 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 563 / sq mipopulation density
- 82639ZIP code
About Kaycee
Kaycee is a town in Johnson County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 247 at the 2020 census. It is home to a museum that preserves the cattle ranching heritage of the area, especially the history of the Johnson County War.
Kaycee was incorporated in 1906 after the establishment of a small post office and general store. The town was named after the brand "KC" used by its earliest homesteader, John Nolan. The government required the name to be spelled out resulting in "Kaycee". The town is now home to three churches, two bars, two restaurants, one store, one museum, one K-12 school, and zero stoplights.
Western music star and rodeo champion Chris LeDoux resided on a ranch near Kaycee, although he was born in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon grew up on the Gordon Ranch near Kaycee. Gordon is owner of the Merlin Ranch east of Buffalo and is affiliated with the 48 Ranch Partnership in Kaycee.
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Living in Kaycee
- Median household income
- $45,000
- Median home value
- $183,300
- Median rent
- $1,107/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Kaycee had 247 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 247 |
|---|---|
| Density | 563 per sq mi (217 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kaycee at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 247 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,649 ft (1,417 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7100° N, 106.6373° W |
| ZIP code | 82639 |
| Official website | kayceewyo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5641353 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kaycee
- Midwest27.4 mi SE
- Edgerton28.3 mi SE
- Buffalo43.6 mi N
- Ten Sleep46.2 mi NW
- Antelope Hills46.4 mi S
- Powder River48.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kaycee
What county is Kaycee in?
Kaycee is in Johnson County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Kaycee, WY?
247 people lived in Kaycee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kaycee, WY?
The ZIP code of Kaycee is 82639.
What is the elevation of Kaycee?
4,649 feet (1,417 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kaycee?
Midwest (27.4 mi), Edgerton (28.3 mi), Buffalo (43.6 mi), Ten Sleep (46.2 mi), Antelope Hills (46.4 mi).
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