Chugwater, WY

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Population
170
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5,294 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$295,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$643/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,475
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Chugwater is a quiet, close-knit community of around 200 residents set along Interstate 25, roughly 45 minutes north of Cheyenne. Framed by dramatic bluffs on the open high plains, the town offers a calm pace of life with an easy highway drive to both Cheyenne and Wheatland. Locals gather at community staples like Wyoming's oldest operating soda fountain and the home base of the famous Chugwater Chili blend. It is an appealing option for anyone looking for authentic small-town living, big skies, and a welcoming neighborhood feel.

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