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Lander, WY

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Population
7,379
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5,356 ft
Median Home Value
$337,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$896/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,813
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in WyomingPopulation ranking#13 highest population in WyomingNearest larger communityRock Springs, Wyoming89 miles away · 22,936 residents.

About Lander

Lander is a city and the county seat of Fremont County, Wyoming, situated in central Wyoming along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River. Located just south of the Wind River Indian Reservation, the community of approximately 7,400 serves as a tourism gateway with several guest ranches and access to Sinks Canyon State Park and the Wind River Range. Public education is administered by the Fremont County School District.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow MugginessA+100.0rating

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