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Bairoil

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Bairoil

Total population

149

Median home value

$23,700

4.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$40,250

Bairoil$40k
National$74k

Founded

1916

Elevation2096 m
Land area3.66 km²
Weather38°F · Rain Showers Likely
Coordinates42.24°, -107.56°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1916
Elevation
2096 m
Area
3.66 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Bairoil is a town in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 68 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Bairoil was formed by former sheep rancher Charles M. Bair around 1916. Bair was the first to drill oil in this area and started the Bair Oil Company for which the town was named. The post office was established in 1924.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Bairoil is located on the northeast edge of the Great Divide Basin. Wyoming Highway 73 leads approximately east to Lamont. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bairoil has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
49.5
Median home value
$23,700
Housing units
97
Poverty rate
36.2%
Unemployment
10.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
87.2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
42.2372
Longitude
-107.5610
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
38°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wednesday
43°F
Rain And Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
32°F
Rain And Snow Showers
Thursday
46°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
24°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
54°F
Sunny

Forecast for Bairoil, WY from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
26.4%
Diabetes
9.1%
Adult obesity
32.5%
Binge drinking
14.1%
Adult smoking
15.1%
No leisure activity
24%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
706
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Common Raven
    Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    34
  • Horned Lark
    Eremophila alpestris (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    33
  • Vesper Sparrow
    Pooecetes gramineus (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
    32
  • Sage Thrasher
    Oreoscoptes montanus (J.K.Townsend, 1837) · Aves
    32
  • Brewer's Sparrow
    Spizella breweri Cassin, 1856 · Aves
    24
  • Western Meadowlark
    Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
    18
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    17
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    15

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
39
Largest magnitude
3.8
Largest event
2025-12-13

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.65
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,696

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
226
Avg daily Wikipedia views
8
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Bairoil

The Bairoil Archaeological Project
The Bairoil Archaeological Project
1993
Geologic map of the Bairoil quadrangle, Sweetwater and Carbon counties, Wyoming
United States Geological Survey
Final environmental impact statement on the Bairoil/Dakota Carbon Dioxide projects
Final environmental impact statement on the Bairoil/Dakota Carbon Dioxide projects
United States. Bureau of Land Management. Wyoming State Office · 1986
Record of decision for Bairoil/Dakota Carbon Dioxide projects rights-of-way
United States. Bureau of Land Management. · 1986
Town of Bairoil Water Supply Project, level II, phase V report
2003
Archaeological investigations along the Exxon Section One Bairoil/Dakota carbon dioxide pipeline
Tim W. Burchett · 1987
Archaeological investigations at the McIntosh Site (48FR1468) on the Exxon Bairoil/Dakota CO2 pipeline
Janice C. Newberry · 1987
Draft environmental impact statement on the Bairoil/Dakota Carbon Dioxide Projects
Draft environmental impact statement on the Bairoil/Dakota Carbon Dioxide Projects
United States. Bureau of Land Management. Division of EIS Services · 1985

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library