Worland, Wyoming
Worland, Wyoming | ||
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FIPS code 56-84925[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1596624[5] | |
Website | www |
Worland is a city in
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1910 | 265 | — | |
1920 | 1,225 | 362.3% | |
1930 | 1,461 | 19.3% | |
1940 | 2,710 | 85.5% | |
1950 | 4,202 | 55.1% | |
1960 | 5,806 | 38.2% | |
1970 | 5,055 | −12.9% | |
1980 | 6,391 | 26.4% | |
1990 | 5,742 | −10.2% | |
2000 | 5,250 | −8.6% | |
2010 | 5,487 | 4.5% | |
2019 (est.) | 5,024 | [3] | −8.4% |
[7] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 2,310 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 2,130 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,447, and the median income for a family was $42,453. Males had a median income of $31,411 versus $20,777 for females. The
Geography and climate
Worland is located on the
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.64 square miles (12.02 km2), of which 4.56 square miles (11.81 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[9]
Due to the location within the Big Horn Basin, it is protected from severe weather by the surrounding mountains from nearly every direction. This topography results in weather that is highly continental with frigid and dry winters, little wind, little rainfall and few storms. Worland is the least windy municipality located in the State of Wyoming.[10]
Worland falls into USDA Hardiness Zone 4b.[11]
According to the
Climate data for Worland, Wyoming, 1991-2020 normals, extremes 1907-present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
102 (39) |
91 (33) |
79 (26) |
68 (20) |
109 (43) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 48.5 (9.2) |
54.0 (12.2) |
71.0 (21.7) |
80.9 (27.2) |
88.7 (31.5) |
98.0 (36.7) |
102.3 (39.1) |
100.3 (37.9) |
95.1 (35.1) |
82.5 (28.1) |
65.8 (18.8) |
51.7 (10.9) |
103.0 (39.4) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30.6 (−0.8) |
36.8 (2.7) |
51.1 (10.6) |
60.2 (15.7) |
70.0 (21.1) |
81.6 (27.6) |
91.2 (32.9) |
89.0 (31.7) |
77.1 (25.1) |
61.1 (16.2) |
44.8 (7.1) |
32.1 (0.1) |
60.5 (15.8) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 17.2 (−8.2) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
36.8 (2.7) |
45.9 (7.7) |
56.2 (13.4) |
66.2 (19.0) |
73.9 (23.3) |
71.2 (21.8) |
60.2 (15.7) |
46.4 (8.0) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
45.7 (7.6) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3.9 (−15.6) |
9.8 (−12.3) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
42.4 (5.8) |
50.8 (10.4) |
56.6 (13.7) |
53.3 (11.8) |
43.3 (6.3) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
6.7 (−14.1) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | −16.0 (−26.7) |
−10.1 (−23.4) |
3.9 (−15.6) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
41.0 (5.0) |
48.8 (9.3) |
44.7 (7.1) |
32.7 (0.4) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
−1.2 (−18.4) |
−9.7 (−23.2) |
−22.0 (−30.0) |
Record low °F (°C) | −51 (−46) |
−51 (−46) |
−26 (−32) |
−7 (−22) |
18 (−8) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
32 (0) |
12 (−11) |
−11 (−24) |
−28 (−33) |
−44 (−42) |
−51 (−46) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.28 (7.1) |
0.28 (7.1) |
0.47 (12) |
0.94 (24) |
1.80 (46) |
1.13 (29) |
0.69 (18) |
0.44 (11) |
1.03 (26) |
0.84 (21) |
0.46 (12) |
0.22 (5.6) |
8.58 (218.8) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.1 (13) |
3.5 (8.9) |
4.7 (12) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.5 (3.8) |
2.1 (5.3) |
4.4 (11) |
6.7 (17) |
30.0 (76) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 72.7 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 23.4 |
Source 1: National Weather Service[12] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: NOAA (average snowfall/snowy days 1981–2010)[13][14] |
Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Worland Post Office.[15]
The Wyoming Department of Family Services Juvenile Services Division operates the Wyoming Boys' School, located in Mc Nutt,[16] unincorporated Washakie County, near Worland.[17] The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.[18]
Although the Washington bill was narrowly defeated, similar legislation succeeded elsewhere, and Wyoming Territory was the first to give women the vote in 1869, quickly followed by Utah Territory (1870) and Washington Territory (1883). As with Wyoming, when these territories became states they preserved women's suffrage.[19]
Economy
Worland is a hub for business in the
Education
Public education in the city of Worland is provided by Washakie County School District #1. The district operates five campuses – East Side Elementary, South Side Elementary, West Side Elementary, Worland Middle School, and Worland High School.
Worland has a public library, a branch of the Washakie County Library.[20]
Transportation
The city of Worland is served by Worland Municipal Airport.
The city is also served by
Worland Senior Center also provides a demand response service on weekdays and Sundays.[21]
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow.[22]
See also
- List of cities in Wyoming
References
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- ^ Personal experience of Rachel Spadi growing up in Worland, Wyoming.
- ^ "Interactive USDA Gardening and Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Wyoming". Plant Maps. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1991–2020)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1981–2010)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ^ "Post Office Location - WORLAND." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 12, 2010.
- ^ "Mc Nutt CDP, Wyoming[permanent dead link]." United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 12, 2010.
- ^ "Wyoming Boys’ School." Wyoming Department of Family Services. Retrieved on August 22, 2010. "Wyoming Boys’ School 1550 Highway 20 South Worland, WY 82401"
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- ^ "Wyoming legislators write the first state constitution to grant women the vote - Sep 30, 1889". History.com. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
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- ^ "Senior Centre". Worland Senior Centre. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Express Arrow Locations". Retrieved July 20, 2023.