Veteran, Wyoming

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Population in 2010: 23.
Population change since 2000: -17.9%
Males: 15  (65.2%)
Females: (34.8%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Wyoming median age:

42.3 years

Median resident age: 42.5 years

Zip code: 82243

March 2022 cost of living index in Veteran: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Veteran, WY (2010)
    • 2087.0%White alone
    • 28.7%American Indian alone
    • 14.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Wyoming and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Veteran, Wyoming as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Veteran is 34 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4220 feet

Land area: 1.34 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile   (very low).

Veteran, Wyoming map

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (60.5 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (147.8 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (718.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Yoder, WY (2.3 miles),
Goshen Hole, WY (2.7 miles ),
Huntley, WY (3.5 miles),
Lingle, WY (3.5 miles ),
Torrington, WY (3.5 miles ),
Hawk Springs, WY (3.7 miles),
Henry, NE (4.2 miles),
Lyman, NE (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.96 N, Longitude: 104.38 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 307

Veteran satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Wyoming:

2.5%

Average climate in Veteran, Wyoming

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 63.2. This is about average.

City:

63.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 3.67. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.67
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.162. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.162
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 25.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 4.33. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.33
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Veteran-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.2 miles away from the Veteran place center .

On 6/27/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.0 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 29 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Veteran-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wyoming state average. It is 554% 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 363.6 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 67.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 498.0 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 175.1 miles away from the city 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, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 370.6 miles away from Veteran center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 176.2 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 Goshen County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Veteran topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Veteran:

  • GOSHEN COUNTY MEM NH (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TORRINGTON, WY)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; TORRINGTON, WY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Veteran:

  • Laramie County Community College (about 63 miles; Cheyenne, WY; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 76 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Wyoming (about 77 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Chadron State College (about 93 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 103 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 110 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 110 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Goshen County Fire District 5B - Veteran Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Goshen 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:

2.1 people
Wyoming:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

36.4%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

7.1%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Veteran, WY (based on Goshen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,4031
Mainline Protestant1,1456
Evangelical Protestant1,03213
Other5032
None9,166-
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: 4
Here:

3.33 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Goshen County:

4.99 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

5.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Goshen County:

9.98 / 10,000 pop.
Wyoming:

10.08 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
Wyoming:

7.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.7%
Wyoming:

24.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Veteran:

  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KGOS (1490 AM; 1 kW; TORRINGTON, WY; Owner: MT. RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNEB (960 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: PANHANDLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOLT (1320 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KJJL (1370 AM; 10 kW; CHEYENNE, WY; Owner: CHRISTUS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Veteran:

  • KERM (98.3 FM; TORRINGTON, WY; Owner: MT. RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOLT-FM (101.3 FM; BRIDGEPORT, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMOR (92.9 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOZY-FM (103.9 FM; GERING, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KREO (105.3 FM; PINE BLUFFS, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Veteran:

  • K23EU (Channel 31; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BROADAHL)
  • K33EM (Channel 33; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K65GE (Channel 65; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KDUH-TV (Channel 4; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)

Veteran fatal accident list:

Apr 20, 2020 11:59 PM, Sr-154, Lat: 41.971203, Lon: -104.381975, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.0mTotal length
  • $215,000Total costs
  • 1,200Total average daily traffic
  • 49Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,679Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic


Veteran compared to Wyoming state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 significantly 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 below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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