Fort Washakie, Wyoming
CDP
About Fort Washakie
Fort Washakie is a small unincorporated community in central Wyoming.
Fort Washakie holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 20.89 square miles.
📰 Local News
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Wyoming news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Fort Washakie Unique
- The only place in America named Fort Washakie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Wyoming — one of 205 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fort Washakie
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🏫 Schools in Fort Washakie
- Ft. Washakie Elementary
- Ft. Washakie High School
- Ft. Washakie Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWyoming
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area20.89 sq mi
Coordinates43.0069, -108.9204
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now36°F
ConditionsRain Showers
Wind2 to 6 mph
Source: National Weather Service