Sweetwater County, Wyoming sentencing data
As of October 23, 2026, according to Wyoming Department of Corrections records, 235 people sentenced in Sweetwater County were held in Wyoming state prisons. Their median sentence is 9 years, longer than the statewide median of 8 years. 26% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 25% statewide. Wyoming sentences have a minimum and a maximum term; figures here use the maximum. The most common offense is unlawful manufacture or delivery;schedule i or ii drugs.
Sentences by offense: Sweetwater County vs. Wyoming
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Sweetwater median (yrs) | Wyoming median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful Manufacture Or Delivery;Schedule I Or Ii Drugs | 24 | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| 2Nd Degree Sexual Abuse Of A Minor- Between 13 -15 Yrs | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
| Attempt Or Conspiracy To Manuf., Del. Or Possess Drugs | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 83% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 11% |
| Black | 10 | 4.3% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Wyoming counties
About this data
Source: Wyoming Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Sweetwater County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Wyoming sentences have a minimum and a maximum term; figures here use the maximum. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.