Kemmerer
City in Lincoln County, Wyoming
Kemmerer is a city in Lincoln County, Wyoming, with 2,415 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,949 ft (2,118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diamondville, 0.8 miles E.
- 2,415residents (2020 Census)
- 6,949 ftelevation · 2,118 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 303 / sq mipopulation density
- 83116ZIP code
About Kemmerer
Kemmerer is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 2,415 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1897, the town grew up around the coal mines of the Ham's Fork field. The town was struck by one of the worst mining disasters in Wyoming history in 1923, and in the 2020s it became the site of TerraPower's Natrium reactor, the first utility-scale advanced nuclear power plant to begin construction in the United States.
In 1902 James Cash Penney opened his first Golden Rule Store in Kemmerer, the origin of the J. C. Penney chain; the store and Penney's house form a National Historic Landmark district. Kemmerer lies in the fossil-rich Green River Formation country about 15 miles (24 km) east of Fossil Butte National Monument.
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Living in Kemmerer
- Median household income
- $76,626
- Median home value
- $178,900
- Median rent
- $824/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Kemmerer had 2,415 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,415 |
|---|---|
| Density | 303 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kemmerer at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,415 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.98 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,949 ft (2,118 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7785° N, 110.5528° W |
| ZIP code | 83116 |
| Official website | kemmerer.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5642005 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kemmerer
- Diamondville0.8 mi E
- Oakley2.3 mi SE
- Opal11.8 mi E
- Carter24.2 mi S
- Cokeville29.2 mi NW
- Fontenelle29.6 mi NE
- Taylor30.0 mi NW
- Fort Bridger32.9 mi S
- Randolph, UT33.5 mi W
- Lyman33.8 mi SE
- Urie34.3 mi S
- Woodruff, UT36.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Kemmerer
What county is Kemmerer in?
Kemmerer is in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Kemmerer, WY?
2,415 people lived in Kemmerer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kemmerer, WY?
The ZIP code of Kemmerer is 83116.
What is the elevation of Kemmerer?
6,949 feet (2,118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kemmerer?
Diamondville (0.8 mi), Oakley (2.3 mi), Opal (11.8 mi), Carter (24.2 mi), Cokeville (29.2 mi).
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