2004 · WYMap-doton-Burns · Wikimedia Commons
Burns’s story
119 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1907Burns is settled
- 2004WYMap-doton-Burns
BurnsWY
A town of 397, settled in 1907. Public schools that outperform most of Wyoming.
Population
397
residents
Typical home
$415K
+6.1% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
57.1
years
Jobs based here
64
A commuter town
What makes Burns stand out
The thing Burns does most differently from other towns.
Small town
397 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Burns’s report card
Now in Burns
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Residents weigh in
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Your answer becomes a post in Burns’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →50°
Clear
H 75° · L 49°
Local news
All →- Sundance vs Southeast - Boys Varsity Football 10/02/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Middle School Girls Volleyball Torrington Middle School vs. Wheatland Middle School - 09/17/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
- Middle School Girls Volleyball Torrington Middle School vs. Burns High School - 09/14/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burns. Another town gets a different order.
Who lives here
Older than Wyoming overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 37% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide). 10% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across Wyoming.
57.1median age · WY 39.1
BurnsWyomingUnited States
Ages · share of residents
29%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school23%
Some college42%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s4%
Graduate6%
| Burns | WY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.4% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 28.5% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.9% | 27.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 41.6% | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.1% | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 4.1% | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.7% | 11.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Schools
Burns’s public schools outperform 79% of Wyoming districts
The public schools Burns’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Wyoming’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Elementary | K–6 | 245 | A− |
| Burns Jr & Sr High School | 7–12 | 307 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WY on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Burns
Most working residents leave Burns for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Cheyenne (58%), Pine Bluffs (3%) and Laramie (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Burns0%
Cheyenne58%
Pine Bluffs3%
Laramie3%
Gillette3%
24 mi
median commute distance
64
jobs based in Burns
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Burns has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–41°
Spring30–59°
Summer51–84°
Fall32–62°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Burns is
Burns beats the Wyoming average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
31 measures vs. Wyoming
5 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Burns | WY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.6% | 6.5% |
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
22.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Burns home is worth about $415K
The typical Burns home is worth about $415,000, up 6.1% in a year, 12% above the Wyoming typical home.
$415KZillow home value
Typical home value
Burns$415K
Wyoming$372K
+6.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Burns is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,945 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bob Stegge Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Burns for work
Where Burns’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
64jobs based in Burns
0%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Burns
Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
Burns is a town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Burns had a population of 356.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1907
- Population
- 356
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,518 ft
- ZIP code
- 82053
- Area code
- 307
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