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Carpenter, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 94.
Males: 58  (62.2%)
Females: 36  (37.8%)
Median resident age:

50.0 years
Wyoming median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 82054

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,621
Carpenter:

$71,621
WY:

$70,042

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,691

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $338,100
Carpenter:

$338,100
WY:

$292,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $192,716; detached houses: $189,284
March 2022 cost of living index in Carpenter: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Wyoming and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Carpenter, Wyoming as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Carpenter is 322 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (73.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5436 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (23.8 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (87.4 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (670.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Burns, WY (3.2 miles ),
Hillsdale, WY (3.6 miles),
Grover, CO (3.8 miles),
Pine Bluffs, WY (4.2 miles ),
Fox Farm-College, WY (4.7 miles ),
South Greeley, WY (4.8 miles ),
Cheyenne, WY (4.9 miles ),
Ranchettes, WY (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 41.05 N, Longitude: 104.37 W

Area code: 307

Distribution of median household income in Carpenter, WY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carpenter, WY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Wyoming:

2.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.1. This is better than average.

City:

56.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0732. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0732
U.S.:

0.2513
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.01. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.01
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.185. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.185
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 39.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.31. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.31
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Carpenter-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Carpenter place center killed one person and injured 40 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1960, a category F3 tornado 27.0 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carpenter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 578% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 401.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 112.1 miles away from Carpenter center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 524.0 miles away from Carpenter center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 425.0 miles away from Carpenter center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 408.8 miles away from Carpenter center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 360.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Laramie County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carpenter:

  • Laramie County Community College (about 23 miles; Cheyenne, WY; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 48 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 49 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 50 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)
  • University of Wyoming (about 66 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 67 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Colorado Boulder (about 87 miles; Boulder, CO; FT enrollment: 28,328)

Public elementary/middle school in Carpenter:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Laramie County Fire District 4 Carpenter (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Laramie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.3%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.9%
Whole state:

7.1%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Carpenter:

Marital status in Carpenter, WY
  • Never married: 30.0%
  • Now married: 70.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Carpenter:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Wyoming average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carpenter, WY (based on Laramie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,8216
Evangelical Protestant10,83559
Mainline Protestant6,19521
Other5,29716
Orthodox3151
Black Protestant1434
None55,132-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Laramie County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Laramie County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Laramie County:

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
Laramie County:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
State:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Laramie County:

24.2%
Wyoming:

24.4%

8.31% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($61,908 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.31%
Wyoming average:

7.90%

0.15% of residents moved from foreign countries ($949 average AGI)
Laramie County:

0.15%
Wyoming average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Larimer County, CO  0.61% ($67,162 average AGI)
from Albany County, WY  0.50% ($52,202)
from Weld County, CO  0.36% ($74,309)


8.06% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($62,740 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.06%
Wyoming average:

7.46%

0.13% of residents moved to foreign countries ($974 average AGI)
Laramie County:

0.13%
Wyoming average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Larimer County, CO  0.46% ($53,642 average AGI)
to Albany County, WY  0.34% ($55,739)
to Weld County, CO  0.20% ($55,366)

Strongest AM radio stations in Carpenter:

  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJJL (1370 AM; 10 kW; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKWY (1630 AM; 10 kW; FOX FARM, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCOL (600 AM; 5 kW; WELLINGTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KHNC (1360 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, CO; Owner: DONALD A. AND SHARON E. WIEDEMAN)
  • KKHI (1210 AM; 10 kW; LARAMIE, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carpenter:

  • KIGN (101.9 FM; BURNS, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KQLF (97.9 FM; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLEN (106.3 FM; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKPL (99.9 FM; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: AGM-NEVADA LLC)
  • K206DB (89.1 FM; FORT COLLINS, ETC., CO; Owner: BOULDER COMMUNITY B/CAST ASSOC., INC)
  • KREO (105.3 FM; PINE BLUFFS, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KTRR (102.5 FM; LOVELAND, CO; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FT. COLLINS, INC.)
  • KSME (96.1 FM; GREELEY, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KUNC-FM (91.5 FM; GREELEY, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • K244AR (96.7 FM; PINE BLUFFS, WY; Owner: KATH BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Carpenter:

  • KLWY (Channel 27; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: WYOMEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFCT (Channel 22; FORT COLLINS, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K43EM (Channel 43; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.8mTotal length
  • $53,000Total costs
  • 1,646Total average daily traffic
  • 457Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,305Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 41.007500 Lon: -104.217861, Call Sign: WPZJ711,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.025 MHz, 457.025 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2004, Expiration Date: 01/23/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2014, Certifier: Mark Ray, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications Inc, 11565 Monmouth Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61422, Phone: (309) 343-3476, Fax: (309) 343-8191

  • Carpenter Water Tower (Lat: 41.047722 Lon: -104.367250), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.1 m, Overall height: 32.1 m, Call Sign: WQKR697,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.715 MHz, Grant Date: 06/12/2019, Expiration Date: 08/25/2029, Certifier: Nick Fox, Registrant: Laramie County Combined Communications, 309 W 20th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Phone: (307) 633-4202, Fax: (307) 637-6599, Email:

  • Lat: 41.116472 Lon: -104.252056, Call Sign: WQVX346,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.275 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2015, Expiration Date: 06/04/2025, Certifier: Corey A Loyd, Registrant: Absolute Solutions, 1618 East 11th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Phone: (307) 637-3459, Fax: (307) 637-6797, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Carpenter)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2113N, N2113N, N-2113N, Serial Number: 12349, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 01/01/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/20/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Leo D Smith, 115 Rd 153, Carpenter, WY 82054
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3006Y, N3006Y, N-3006Y, Serial Number: 18255082, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 11/14/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 03/29/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Martin L Wissner, 620 County Road 146, Carpenter, WY 82054
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 34602, N34602, N-34602, Serial Number: 17701894, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/19/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Phillip R Brooks, 446 Road 151, Carpenter, WY 82054, Other Owners: Dennis M Michaud



Carpenter compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 5 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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