Greybull is a town in central Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,651 at the 2020 census.

The town takes its name from the Greybull River which was named for a gray buffalo seen along its banks.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Greybull has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Greybull was on June 30, 2010, and July 17, 2010, while the coldest temperature recorded was on February 2, 1996.

|source 2 = National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 1991–2005)

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,847 people, 778 households, and 488 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 879 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 92.9% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 10.7% of the population.

There were 778 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the town was 40.1 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census

Arts and culture

The town celebrates the Days of '49 the second week of June from Thursday through Sunday. The first event was in 1945. It features a rodeo, parade, car show, and other activities. The name comes from the 1849 gold rush.

The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting showcases several different kinds of aircraft used for aerial firefighting. The Greybull Museum features exhibits related to local history and local archaeology and paleontology.

There is a town owned swimming pool. A disk golf course is located at East Bridge Landing Park.

Greybull has a public library, a branch of the Big Horn County Library System.

Education

Public education in the town of Greybull is provided by Big Horn County School District #3. The district has three campuses – Greybull Elementary School (grades K-5), Greybull Middle School (grades 6–8), and Greybull High School (grades 9–12).

Transportation

Transit

Intercity bus service to the town is provided by Express Arrow.

Airport

thumb|left|Fire-fighting [[Lockheed Neptune aircraft of Hawkins & Powers based at South Big Horn County Airport]]

The town is served by the nearby South Big Horn County Airport used for General Aviation operations but which was the base for air tankers operating in the forest firefighting role, for many years flown by the local firm.

Christler-Avery Aviation was founded by Mel Christler and Morris Avery in 1951 offering aerial spraying operating Douglas B-18 Bolo, North American B-25 Mitchell, Northrop Delta aircraft. Mel Christler transferred to Thermopolis in 1961 and sold his share in the company to Avery.

Avery Aviation was founded by Morris Avery in 1961 building a hangar and developing the airport facilities. The airline operated Bell 47, Cessna 195, Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer and at Avery's death was sold to the pilots.

Hawkins and Powers Aviation was founded by Dan Hawkins and Gene Powers in , after acquiring the assets of Avery Aviation. The airline operated: Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer, Fairchild C-82 Packet, Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, Lockheed C-130 Hercules and Lockheed P-2 Neptune all in the aerial firefighting role. The airline declared bankrupt in after a series of fatal accidents.

Sixteen of the former firefighting aircraft were put up for auction in 2025.

Media

The local newspaper is the Greybull Standard.

KZMQ-FM and KZMQ (AM) are radio stations licensed to Greybull.

Notable people

  • Wilford Brimley (1934–2020), actor
  • Jim Crawford (1935–2018), football player for the New England Patriots
  • Brett Keisel (born 1978), former defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Bill Wilkinson (born 1964), former pitcher for the Seattle Mariners
  • Tom Wilkinson (born 1943), quarterback for teams in the Canadian Football League

See also

  • List of municipalities in Wyoming

References

  • Greybull Standard