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Shoshoni’s story
Shoshoni in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
ShoshoniWY
A town of 677. A typical home worth about $216K.
Population
677
−27.4% since 2010
Typical home
$216K
−1.1% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
38.6
years
Jobs based here
104
A commuter town
What makes Shoshoni stand out
The thing Shoshoni does most differently from other towns.
Small town
677 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Shoshoni’s report card
Now in Shoshoni
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Residents weigh in
Live in Shoshoni? Is a B− for its schools right?
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Weather
Forecast →62°
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Tonight L 48°
Local news
All →- Shoshoni vs Wright - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Greybull vs Wind River - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Shoshoni vs Hot Springs - Girls Middle School Basketball 11/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shoshoni. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Shoshoni home is worth about $216K
The typical Shoshoni home is worth about $216,000, down 1.1% in a year, 42% below the Wyoming typical home.
$216KZillow home value
Typical home value
Shoshoni$216K
Wyoming$372K
−1.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Shoshoni
Most working residents leave Shoshoni for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lander (27%), Riverton (15%) and Rock Springs (3%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Shoshoni2%
Lander27%
Riverton15%
Rock Springs3%
Cheyenne3%
42 mi
median commute distance
104
jobs based in Shoshoni
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Shoshoni has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–34°
Spring32–60°
Summer54–87°
Fall32–61°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Shoshoni
No violent or property crimes were reported in Shoshoni in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Shoshoni is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Shoshoni is
Shoshoni beats the Wyoming average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. Wyoming
0 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Shoshoni | WY |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17% | 12.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.5% |
Sagewest Health Care
21 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Shoshoni’s public schools outperform 52% of Wyoming districts
The public schools Shoshoni’s kids attend outperform 52% of Wyoming’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshoni Elementary | PK–6 | 220 | B+ |
| Shoshoni Junior High School | 7–8 | 50 | C+ |
| Shoshoni High School | 9–12 | 117 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WY on state testsAll 3 schools →
Outdoors
0.7% of Shoshoni is conserved land
13 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0.7%conserved
0.7%
conserved · 19 of 2,774 acres
13 mi
of trails · 3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boysen State Park | 0.4 mi | 40 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Shoshoni for work
Where Shoshoni’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
104jobs based in Shoshoni
2%of working residents work in town
42 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Shoshoni
Town in Wyoming, United States
Shoshoni is a town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 471 at the 2020 census, a 27.4% decline from 649 at the 2010 census. The town has gained notoriety as a speed trap due to numerous references citing its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. According to available data, the town has a 32% ticket to resident rate, suggesting a disproportionate number of traffic tickets issued to drivers passing through the area. This has led to criticism and controversy surrounding the town's policing practices.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 471
- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,843 ft
- ZIP code
- 82649
- Area code
- 307
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