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Platte County, WY (shown in white) has 2,081.46 mi² of land area and 29.38 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 4,281.5' to a high of 7,201.4', with a weighted average of 5,162.4' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 10.9°F to average highs around 90.7°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 48°F. Average annual precipation is 15.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 4B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Platte County is 8,562 with 3,760 households. These households are spread across 12 unique municipalties (not all shown).