Where is Ethete, Wyoming, USA?

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Where is Ethete Located? - Ethete is a city located in the Fremont County of Wyoming, United States. Ethete lies between 38.7509488 Degrees North latitudes and 77.4752667 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Ethete Located?

Ethete is a city located in the Fremont County of Wyoming, United States. Ethete lies between 38.7509488 Degrees North latitudes and 77.4752667 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Ethete city is 1393 people and the city has a total area of 32.51 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Ethete, Wyoming Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CommunityEthete (Census-designated place)
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
State CapitalCheyenne
US RegionWest
Latitude43.0006°N
Longitude108.6875°W
Elevation5,100 ft (1,554 m)
Land AreaApprox. 10.2 sq mi
Water AreaApprox. 0.0 sq mi
Total AreaApprox. 10.2 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)~1,500
Population DensityApproximately 150 per sq mi
ZIP Code82520 (nearby Lander area)
Area Code307
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST), UTC−7
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT), UTC−6
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code56-25770
Congressional DistrictWyoming At-Large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Ethete, Wyoming

  • Lander, Wyoming - South - 15 mi
  • Riverton, Wyoming - East - 25 mi
  • Fort Washakie, Wyoming - North - 10 mi
  • Arapahoe, Wyoming - East - 18 mi
  • Hudson, Wyoming - South - 20 mi
  • Shoshoni, Wyoming - East - 40 mi
  • Dubois, Wyoming - Northwest - 70 mi
  • Casper, Wyoming - Northeast - 110 mi
  • Jackson, Wyoming - Northwest - 120 mi
  • Thermopolis, Wyoming - Northeast - 60 mi

Ethete, Wyoming Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January32100.6
April55280.8
July85500.9
October58300.7
Annual582910.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Cold semi-arid / highland (BSk/Dfb transition)
Annual RainfallAbout 10 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysHigh (dry continental climate)
SnowfallModerate, seasonal
Severe Weather RiskLow tornado risk, winter storms possible

Driving Distances from Ethete, Wyoming

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Fort WashakieWyoming1015 min
LanderWyoming1520 min
ArapahoeWyoming1825 min
RivertonWyoming2535 min
HudsonWyoming2030 min
ShoshoniWyoming4050 min
ThermopolisWyoming601 hr 20 min
DuboisWyoming701 hr 40 min
CasperWyoming1102 hr 15 min
JacksonWyoming1202 hr 30 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Ethete, Wyoming

TransportationDetails
Airport NameCentral Wyoming Regional Airport (Riverton)
IATA CodeRIW
PortNo seaport (landlocked region)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 26, Wyoming Highway 132, U.S. Route 287 (regional access)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo direct Amtrak service
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLimited regional tribal and county transit services
  • Ethete is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation, home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes.
  • The community is primarily rural with strong cultural and tribal significance.
  • Nearby Lander and Riverton provide most regional services, healthcare, and commerce.
  • The area is characterized by open plains, high elevation terrain, and proximity to the Wind River Range.

Places to Visit in Ethete, Wyoming

Landmark NameType
Wind River Indian Reservation Cultural SitesCultural Heritage Area
Wind River CanyonScenic Canyon
Boysen State ParkState Park
Hot Springs State ParkState Park
Fremont County MuseumsMuseum
Washakie Wilderness AreaWilderness Area
Popo Agie RiverRiver & Recreation Area
Sinks Canyon State ParkState Park
Grand Teton National ParkNational Park
Yellowstone National ParkNational Park

Colleges and Universities in Ethete, Wyoming

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Central Wyoming CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTribal education, workforce training, associate degrees
University of WyomingPublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, energy research
Northwest CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and transfer programs
Eastern Shoshone Tribal Education ProgramsTribalEducation ProgramCultural preservation and education support
Wind River Tribal College (regional programs)TribalCollegeIndigenous studies and community education
Lander Valley High School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education
Fremont County School District #14PublicK–12 DistrictLocal rural education services

Waterbodies in Ethete, Wyoming

Wind River, Little Wind River, Popo Agie River, Bull Lake, Boysen Reservoir, Sinks Canyon Creek, Dry Creek, Cottonwood Creek

Golf Courses in Ethete, Wyoming

Lander Golf Club, Riverton Country Club, Thermopolis Golf Course, Green Hills Golf Course, Casper Municipal Golf Course, Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, Star Valley Ranch Golf Club, Powder Horn Golf Club

Ethete, Wyoming — Key Historical Facts

  • Ethete lies within the Wind River Indian Reservation, established in the late 19th century.
  • The area is traditionally associated with the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho peoples.
  • Settlement patterns were shaped by federal reservation boundaries and tribal governance systems.
  • The community developed primarily as a rural residential and cultural center rather than a commercial hub.
  • Education, tribal administration, and local services have played an important role in modern development.
  • Today, Ethete remains an important cultural and residential community within the Wind River Basin.

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