Laramie, WY GIS Map
Laramie is a city in Albany County, Wyoming, with a population of about 32,711. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Albany County
- Population
- 32,711
- Elevation
- 7,165 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.3114, -105.5911
- ZIP codes (4)
- 82070, 82071, 82072, 82073
- Land area
- 18.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Laramie, WY
Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), for its railroad history, and as the home of the University of Wyoming. The population was 31,407 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Wyoming. Located on the Laramie River, the city is west of Cheyenne and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Colorado state line, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Laramie, WY
The Laramie map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Laramie without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Laramie Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
32,234
Households
14,527
Median household income
$55,613
Median age
26.9 years
Median home value
$319,500
Median gross rent
$925/mo
Owner-occupied homes
44.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
Below poverty level
22.5%
Land area
18.5 sq mi
Population density
1,743 / sq mi
County
Laramie Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
30,816
April 2020 (estimates base)
31,413
July 2024 estimate
32,957
Change 2010-2020
+1.9%
Change 2020-2024
+4.9%
Photos of Laramie
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Laramie
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Laramie.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Building | 3838 Cherrywood East Loop, 82070 | Leased | 20,330 | Dec 2044 |
| Laramie Regional Airport | 555 General Brees Rd, 82070 | Leased | 1,182 | Oct 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Laramie
General soil map unit at the city center: Wycolo-Tieside-Fiveoh
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 11.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 7%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 38 cm
Soil Components
- Fiveoh30%
Aridisols · Ustic Haplocalcids
- Tieside30%
Aridisols · Ustic Haplocalcids
- Wycolo25%
Aridisols · Ustic Calciargids
- Wycolo15%
Aridisols · Ustic Calciargids
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Laramie
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Laramie 2 Nw, Wy weather station, elevation 7,140 ft, 2.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 81°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 8°F
Annual precipitation
10.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 34 | 36 | 45 | 51 | 62 | 73 | 81 | 79 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 33 |
| Avg low °F | 8 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 42 | 47 | 44 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 8 |
| Precip. in | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.60 | 1.16 | 1.81 | 1.44 | 1.41 | 1.02 | 1.03 | 0.95 | 0.45 | 0.39 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Laramie
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Albany County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 48.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- AvalancheRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Laramie FAQ
What county is Laramie in?
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Laramie, Wyoming is located in Albany County.
What is the population of Laramie?
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Laramie has a population of about 32,711, making it the number 4 of the 25 Wyoming cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Laramie?
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The elevation of Laramie is approximately 7,165 feet (2,184 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Laramie?
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ZIP codes for Laramie include 82070, 82071, 82072, 82073.
What time zone is Laramie in?
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Laramie is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Laramie from Cheyenne?
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Laramie is about 42 miles from Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming, in a straight line.
What cities are near Laramie?
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Cities near Laramie include Cheyenne, WY (42 miles); Fort Collins, CO (57 miles); Saratoga, WY (64 miles); Windsor, CO (68 miles); Loveland, CO (69 miles).
Local notes for Laramie, WY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.