Douglas, Wyoming

About Douglas

Douglas, WY is a close-knit town located in eastern Wyoming with an estimated population of 6,442.

Douglas holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 976 residents per square mile.

📰 Douglas News Today

• 2026 primary election: Challenger Moore ousts incumbent Rep. Bear in Wyoming House District 31 County 17 · Aug 18
• Rural blaze destroys structures, threatens homes, forces hundreds to evacuate area Douglas Budget · Aug 10
• This Roadside Spot in Wyoming Is a Local Favorite—Here’s Why Only In Your State · Aug 18
• Wyoming State Fair returns to Douglas for 121st year yourwyominglink.com · Aug 10
• Obituary for JERRY WAYNE MOORE Gorman Funeral Homes · Jun 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Douglas Unique

• A top-25 city in Wyoming by population (#15 of 99 incorporated places).
• One of 8 places in the US named Douglas — but the Wyoming one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,442.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Douglas

• La Costa — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Douglas Municipal Water Park · Water park
• Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Douglas

• Ayres Natural Bridge State Park reviews ★
• Bill Hooker Monument reviews ★
• Bozeman Trail Marker reviews ★
• Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center reviews ★
• Oregon Trail Monument reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Douglas

• Douglas High School
• Douglas Intermediate School
• Douglas Middle School
• Douglas Primary School
• Douglas Upper Elementary School
• Dry Creek Elementary
• Moss Agate Elementary
• Shawnee Elementary
• Walker Creek Elementary
• White Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Memorial Hospital Of Converse County ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Douglas

🏘️ Nearby Communities