Clearmont, Wyoming

Clearmont is a town in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clearmont had a population of 116.

History

Clearmont was platted in September 1892 but it wasn't until the early 1900s that businesses were built. The area was mainly settled by cattlemen. The post office was established in 1895. The name may have been chosen for the nearby Clear Creek and the view of the Bighorn Mountains. In 1892 the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built a water stop. Due to the nearby ranches, Clearmont became a major shipping point for cattle. Building a jail and waterworks were the first priorities for the new town council. A fire destroyed several businesses in the 1920s including the Rock Hotel and Saloon and a popular confectionery store. The men were used to harvest sugar beets.

Geography

Clearmont is located in the Clear Creek Valley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clearmont has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 142 people, 57 households, and 41 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 66 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 3.5% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.7% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the town was 35.8 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 5.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census The mayor in 2026 was Chris Schock.

Arts and culture

Clearmont has a branch of the Sheridan County Public Library.

Education

Public education in the town of Clearmont is provided by Sheridan County School District #3. Schools serving the town include Clearmont Elementary School (grades PK-6), Arvada-Clearmont Junior High School (grades 7-8), and Arvada-Clearmont High School District (grades 9-12).

Media

Television and radio signals in the region originate from Sheridan and Gillette. Although KLQQ 104.9 FM is licensed to Clearmont, its transmitter is 36 miles west. Gillette stations are weak but receivable in Clearmont and Arvada.