Pine Bluffs, Wyoming facts for kids
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Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
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On the Wyoming-Nebraska border
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Title Town
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Location of Pine Bluffs in Laramie County, Wyoming.
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 Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.35 km2) |
| • Land | 3.22 sq mi (8.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,049 ft (1,539 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,129 |
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(2019)
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1,159 |
| • Density | 359.49/sq mi (138.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82082
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-61435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609139 |
Pine Bluffs is a small town in eastern Wyoming, United States. It is located in Laramie County, right on the border with Nebraska. This town is also part of the larger Cheyenne, Wyoming area. In 2010, about 1,129 people lived here. The town was first called Rock Ranch. However, railroad workers changed its name to Pine Bluffs because of the pine trees growing on the nearby hills, which are called bluffs.
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History of Pine Bluffs
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Pine Bluffs has an interesting past. The town was originally known as Rock Ranch. Its name was later changed by railroad officials. They chose "Pine Bluffs" because of the many pine trees on the hills nearby.
Early Developments
The first gas station in Pine Bluffs was built by a politician named William Henry Harrison and A. E. Carlstrum. Years later, in 1956, William Henry Harrison III was allowed to set up a community television system for the town. This helped people in Pine Bluffs watch TV shows.
Recent Events
In July 2016, Pine Bluffs faced a very strong hailstorm. This storm caused a lot of damage around the town. The Wyoming National Guard even came to help with the cleanup and repairs.
Geography and Climate
Pine Bluffs is located in eastern Laramie County. The eastern edge of the town is right on the state line with Nebraska. The town covers an area of about 3.22 square miles (8.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Local Climate
Pine Bluffs has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not as dry as a desert. It gets some rain and snow, but not a lot. The weather can change quite a bit between seasons.
| Climate data for Pine Bluffs | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
75 (24) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
105 (41) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
91 (33) |
82 (28) |
74 (23) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
43 (6) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
68 (20) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
63 (17) |
48 (9) |
40 (4) |
61 (16) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12 (−11) |
16 (−9) |
23 (−5) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
49 (9) |
54 (12) |
53 (12) |
43 (6) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
13 (−11) |
32 (0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−31 (−35) |
−21 (−29) |
−3 (−19) |
18 (−8) |
26 (−3) |
32 (0) |
34 (1) |
6 (−14) |
−4 (−20) |
−17 (−27) |
−38 (−39) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.44 (11) |
0.28 (7.1) |
1.12 (28) |
1.59 (40) |
2.44 (62) |
2.26 (57) |
2.51 (64) |
2.05 (52) |
1.28 (33) |
0.67 (17) |
0.55 (14) |
0.40 (10) |
15.59 (396) |
| Source: Weather.com | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 246 | — | |
| 1920 | 618 | 151.2% | |
| 1930 | 670 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 771 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 846 | 9.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,121 | 32.5% | |
| 1970 | 937 | −16.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,077 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,054 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,153 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,129 | −2.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,159 | 2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the town of Pine Bluffs had a population of 1,129 people. There were 476 households and 314 families living in the town.
Community Life
About 31.5% of the households in Pine Bluffs had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of married couples. The average age of people in the town was about 42.6 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Pine Bluffs
Public schools in Pine Bluffs are part of the Laramie County School District #2.
Local Schools
The town has two main schools:
- Pine Bluffs Elementary School, which teaches students from kindergarten to 6th grade.
- Pine Bluffs Junior/Senior High School, which serves students from 7th to 12th grade.
Public Library
Pine Bluffs also has a public library. It is a part of the Laramie County Library System. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Notable People
- William Henry Harrison (1894–1991), a state representative and former mayor of Pine Bluffs.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Bluffs (Wyoming) para niños
