Saratoga, Wyoming facts for kids
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Saratoga
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Main Street, Saratoga
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Location of Saratoga in Carbon County, Wyoming.
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 Saratoga, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Saratoga, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.59 sq mi (9.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,791 ft (2,070 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,702 |
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1,752 |
| • Density | 475.28/sq mi (183.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82331
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| Area code | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-68685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413260 |
| Website | http://www.saratoga.govoffice2.com/ |
Saratoga is a small town located in Carbon County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,702 people lived there.
Saratoga is famous for its fun events, like the Steinley Cup microbrew festival, which happens every August at Veterans Island Park. This park is a great spot for picnics and playing, located on a small island in the North Platte River. This river is special because it's known as a "Blue Ribbon Stream" for fishing, meaning it's a fantastic place to catch fish! The town also has a public swimming pool that is naturally heated by a hot spring.
The two biggest employers in Saratoga are the United States Forest Service and Carbon County School District No. 2. The town's motto is "Where The Trout Leap In Main Street," and you can read local news in the Saratoga Sun newspaper.
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Geography and Climate in Saratoga
Saratoga is located in Wyoming, covering a total area of about 3.59 square miles (9.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Weather Patterns and Temperatures
The weather in Saratoga changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, with average high temperatures in July reaching around 83.5 degrees Fahrenheit (28.6 degrees Celsius). Winters are cold, with average high temperatures in January around 32.7 degrees Fahrenheit (0.4 degrees Celsius).
The town gets precipitation, which means rain or snow, throughout the year. The wettest months are usually April and May. Snowfall is common in winter, with the most snow typically falling in January and December.
| Climate data for Saratoga, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
61 (16) |
73 (23) |
78 (26) |
88 (31) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
95 (35) |
91 (33) |
81 (27) |
70 (21) |
59 (15) |
100 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 49.2 (9.6) |
51.6 (10.9) |
62.3 (16.8) |
71.6 (22.0) |
79.3 (26.3) |
87.0 (30.6) |
90.7 (32.6) |
88.4 (31.3) |
83.9 (28.8) |
73.7 (23.2) |
60.6 (15.9) |
51.2 (10.7) |
91.3 (32.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.7 (0.4) |
35.5 (1.9) |
45.1 (7.3) |
53.4 (11.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
75.4 (24.1) |
83.5 (28.6) |
80.7 (27.1) |
72.0 (22.2) |
57.6 (14.2) |
43.3 (6.3) |
32.8 (0.4) |
56.3 (13.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.8 (−6.8) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
48.1 (8.9) |
57.8 (14.3) |
64.8 (18.2) |
62.3 (16.8) |
53.2 (11.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
40.9 (4.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 6.9 (−13.9) |
10.0 (−12.2) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
32.6 (0.3) |
40.1 (4.5) |
46.1 (7.8) |
43.8 (6.6) |
34.3 (1.3) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
16.1 (−8.8) |
7.4 (−13.7) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.2 (−25.7) |
−12.3 (−24.6) |
0.9 (−17.3) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
38.8 (3.8) |
35.2 (1.8) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
7.2 (−13.8) |
−5.7 (−20.9) |
−15.6 (−26.4) |
−22.6 (−30.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −42 (−41) |
−39 (−39) |
−25 (−32) |
−12 (−24) |
1 (−17) |
23 (−5) |
30 (−1) |
24 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
−29 (−34) |
−26 (−32) |
−37 (−38) |
−42 (−41) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.58 (15) |
0.83 (21) |
1.06 (27) |
1.51 (38) |
1.67 (42) |
1.31 (33) |
0.94 (24) |
1.17 (30) |
1.25 (32) |
1.47 (37) |
0.82 (21) |
0.78 (20) |
13.39 (340) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.4 (21) |
7.0 (18) |
7.7 (20) |
7.7 (20) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
4.4 (11) |
7.6 (19) |
8.0 (20) |
53.1 (134.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 73.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 28.4 |
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Population of Saratoga
The number of people living in Saratoga has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk since 1910:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 557 | — | |
| 1920 | 449 | −19.4% | |
| 1930 | 567 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 810 | 42.9% | |
| 1950 | 926 | 14.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,133 | 22.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,181 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,410 | 104.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,969 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,726 | −12.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,690 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,702 | 0.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,752 | 3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Saratoga's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 1,697 people lived in Saratoga. There were 804 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people living in Saratoga (about 93.7%) were White. There were also smaller numbers of Native American and Asian residents. About 6.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Saratoga was about 48.9 years old. About 17.6% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Saratoga's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census counted 1,690 people living in Saratoga. There were 802 households at that time.
The racial makeup was similar to 2020, with most residents (94.4%) being White. About 5.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was also 48.9 years. About 17.6% of the residents were under 18 years old, just like in 2020.
Famous People from Saratoga
Saratoga has been home to several interesting people who became well-known in different fields:
- C. C. Beall (1892–1970) was a commercial illustrator and portrait artist.
- C. J. Box (born 1958) is a famous novelist.
- Rodney Morris (born 1970) is a professional pool player.
- Howard Thomas Orville (1901–1960) was a naval officer and meteorologist, someone who studies weather.
- Garrett Price (1896–1979) lived in Saratoga as a boy. He later created and illustrated a Sunday comic strip called "White Boy," which was set in the town.
- Annie Proulx (born 1935) is a well-known novelist.
Education in Saratoga
Public schools in Saratoga are managed by Carbon County School District Number 2.
Saratoga has two main schools: Saratoga High School and Saratoga Elementary School. The town used to have a middle school, but it was closed in 2005. After that, middle school students started attending either the elementary school or the high school.
An old school building in Saratoga has been turned into the Platte Valley Community Center. This center is a busy place where concerts, talks, plays, and other community events are held.
Saratoga also has a public library, which is part of the Carbon County Library System.
Images for kids
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The Pick Bridge over the North Platte River near Saratoga. This bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
