Elk Mountain, Wyoming
Town · Population 148 · #85 in Wyoming
About Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain is a tiny community in southern Wyoming, home to 148 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Elk Mountain is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 529 residents per square mile.
📰 Elk Mountain News Today
- Elk Mountain Old-Timers Keep Remote Town’s Wild History Alive One Story At A Time Cowboy State Daily · Aug 16
- Llamas Are Becoming A Big Tourism Draw At Farm In Elk Mountain, Wyoming Cowboy State Daily · Aug 16
- How Wyoming’s Elk Mountain Hotel Went From Money Pit To Historic Showplace Cowboy State Daily · Aug 15
- Before Elk Mountain: The forgotten corner-crossing case that set the stage for public land access across the West WyoFile · Apr 29
- CCSD#2 Discusses Alternative Uses for Elk Mountain School Bigfoot 99 Radio · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elk Mountain Unique
- The only place in America named Elk Mountain — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in southern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elk Mountain
- Elk Mountain Restaurant
- Elk Mountain Trading Company
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Elk Mountain Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elk Mountain
- Elk Mountain Centennial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elk Mountain
- Elk Mountain Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWyoming
TypeTown
Population (2024)148
Rank in state#85 of 99
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density529/sq mi
Coordinates41.6883, -106.4135