Thermopolis
Town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Thermopolis is a town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, with 2,725 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,331 ft (1,320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Thermopolis, 0.9 miles E.
- 2,725residents (2020 Census)
- 4,331 ftelevation · 1,320 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 1,141 / sq mipopulation density
- 82430ZIP code
About Thermopolis
Thermopolis is the county seat and most populous town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thermopolis had a population of 2,725.
Thermopolis, Greek for "hot city", is the location of numerous natural hot springs, in which mineral-laden waters are heated by geothermal processes.
The town claims the world's largest mineral hot spring, "The Big Spring", as part of Hot Springs State Park. The springs are open to the public for free as part of an 1896 treaty signed with the Shoshone and Arapaho Indian tribes.
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Living in Thermopolis
- Median household income
- $65,208
- Median home value
- $211,400
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Thermopolis had 2,725 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,725 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,141 per sq mi (441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thermopolis at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hot Springs County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,725 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.39 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,331 ft (1,320 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6479° N, 108.2145° W |
| ZIP code | 82430 |
| Official website | townofthermopolis.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5676515 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thermopolis
- East Thermopolis0.9 mi E
- Lucerne5.1 mi N
- Kirby10.9 mi N
- Owl Creek19.9 mi NW
- Worland28.7 mi NE
- Shoshoni28.7 mi S
- Pavillion36.7 mi SW
- Riverton43.8 mi S
- Johnstown43.9 mi SW
- Manderson44.7 mi N
- Meeteetse47.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Thermopolis
What county is Thermopolis in?
Thermopolis is in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Thermopolis, WY?
2,725 people lived in Thermopolis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thermopolis, WY?
The ZIP code of Thermopolis is 82430.
What is the elevation of Thermopolis?
4,331 feet (1,320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thermopolis?
East Thermopolis (0.9 mi), Lucerne (5.1 mi), Kirby (10.9 mi), Owl Creek (19.9 mi), Worland (28.7 mi).
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