Big Piney, Wyoming
Town · Population 390 · #63 in Wyoming
About Big Piney
Big Piney is a tiny community in western Wyoming with an estimated population of 390.
Officially, Big Piney is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 765 residents per square mile.
📰 Big Piney News Today
- Big Piney High School (WY) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Gary Rees Obituary (2026) - Big Piney, WY - Covill Funeral Home & Crematory - Pinedale Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Big Piney Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Ashli Nicole Haven Obituary Jul 29, 2026 Horsley Funeral Homes · Jul 29
- Meet The Moose Whisperer: For 40 Years, Wild Moose Return To Her Big Piney Ranch Cowboy State Daily · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Big Piney Unique
- The only place in America named Big Piney — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wyoming — one of 205 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Big Piney
- La Cabaña — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Green River Valley Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Big Piney
- Big Piney Elementary
- Big Piney High School
- Big Piney Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWyoming
TypeTown
Population (2024)390
Rank in state#63 of 99
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density765/sq mi
Coordinates42.5402, -110.1193