Hot Springs County, Wyoming

Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Hot Springs County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Coordinates: 43°43′N 108°26′W / 43.71°N 108.44°W / 43.71; -108.44
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedFebruary 21, 1911 (established)
1913 (organized)
Named afterHot springs in the area
SeatThermopolis
Largest townThermopolis
Area
 • Total
2,006 sq mi (5,200 km2)
 • Land2,004 sq mi (5,190 km2)
 • Water2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,621
 • Estimate 
(2024)
4,625
 • Density2.306/sq mi (0.8903/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.hscounty.com

Hot Springs County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2024 estimates, the population was 4,625, making it the second-least populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Thermopolis. The county is named for the hot springs located in Hot Springs State Park.