Thermopolis, Wyoming CD rates range from 0.05% to 4.50% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Thermopolis, Wyoming CD rates include Big Horn Federal Savings BankBig Horn Federal Savings Bank643 Broadway St, Thermopolis, WY 82443A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%Real return: +0.97%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 4 year CD at 3.77% APY, Advantage Plus Federal Credit UnionAdvantage Plus Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.01%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Share Certificates - 60 months at 4.50% APY, Buffalo Federal BankBuffalo Federal BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.57%Real return: +1.39%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month CD at 4.19% APY, Valley Financial Credit UnionValley Financial Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%Real return: +1.38%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month Certificate at 4.18% APY, and FirsTier BankFirsTier BankF2.0 ★Texas Ratio: 51.03%Real return: +1.34%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 3 Month CD at 4.14% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Thermopolis has 7 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 3.77% APY from Big Horn Federal Savings Bank at 643 Broadway St, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Wyoming area. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 14, 2026
Annual Percentage Yield is current as of September 21, 2026; a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certificate automatically renews to a fixed rate CD of the equivalent term at the current rate
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
$25,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Dividend Rate; $25,000 min. deposit
Share Certificate Rates; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Interest rate shown in APR column
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
Interest Rate column shown as Interest Rate; APY* column shown as APY*
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Entire Balance
Annual Percentage Yield is current as of September 21, 2026; a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certificate automatically renews to a fixed rate CD of the equivalent term at the current rate
Business Share Certificates; Certificate Special; Limited time special; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 1, 2026
Share Certificate and IRA Rates
Balance: $500; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest; also available as IRA Term Certificate
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
Interest rate shown in APR column
Pay monthly; Share Certificates may be added to in $100 increments up to an additional $5,000 during the term
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
$25,000 min. deposit
Jumbo $100,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit
IRA; $50,000 min. deposit
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
$25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Fixed Rate Accounts; $25,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
Dividend Rate 2.960%; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Rates for California
Share Certificate; $1,000 min. deposit; Effective Date 02/04/2026; Rates for California; APY not printed in source
Payment Frequency: maturity
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Interest
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Entire Balance
Business Share Certificates; Certificate Special; Limited time special; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 1, 2026
Annual Percentage Yield is current as of September 21, 2026; a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certificate automatically renews to a fixed rate CD of the equivalent term at the current rate
Balance: $500; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Published rate range: As high as 3.75%.
Balance: $50.00-$3,000.00
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest
Share Certificate and IRA Rates
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest; also available as IRA Term Certificate
365 Days; Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; $100,000 min. deposit
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo); Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
Balance: $100,000 +
$50,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
Applies to IRA and HSA share certificates; not eligible for the military or youth 0.50% APY bump
$25,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
Fixed Rate Accounts; $25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Interest rate shown in APR column
IRA; Fixed Rate Accounts; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Balance: $50,000-$99,999
Payment Frequency: quarterly
Individual Retirement Account Rates
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Balance: $1,000- $49,999
IRA
Entire Balance
Annual Percentage Yield is current as of September 21, 2026; a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certificate automatically renews to a fixed rate CD of the equivalent term at the current rate
547 Days; Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
Rate: 50% of Wall Street Journal Prime
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest; also available as IRA Term Certificate
Pay monthly; Share Certificates may be added to in $100 increments up to an additional $5,000 during the term
Interest rate shown in APR column
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Payment Frequency: quarterly
Balance: $50,000 +
Balance: $1,000- $49,999
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Entire Balance
Business Share Certificates; Certificate Special; Limited time special; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 1, 2026
Published rate range: As high as 3.75%.
Balance: $500; Certificates with a balance of $50,000 or more receive a 10 basis point premium; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest; also available as IRA Term Certificate
730 Days; Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
Pay monthly; Share Certificates may be added to in $100 increments up to an additional $5,000 during the term
Share Certificate and IRA Rates
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
Jumbo certificate; $100,000 min. deposit
Jumbo $100,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit
IRA; $50,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Fixed Rate Accounts; $25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Share Certificate Rates; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
IRA; Fixed Rate Accounts; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Rates for California; $1,000 min. deposit
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Payment Frequency: quarterly
Individual Retirement Account Rates
Interest rate shown in APR column
Balance: $50,000 +
Balance: $1,000- $49,999
Entire Balance
Balance: $500; Certificates with a balance of $50,000 or more receive a 10 basis point premium; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Published rate range: As high as 3.75%.
IRA share certificate; not eligible for the military or youth 0.50% APY bump
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest; also available as IRA Term Certificate
Pay monthly; Share Certificates may be added to in $100 increments up to an additional $5,000 during the term
1095 Days; Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
Share Certificate and IRA Rates
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
Jumbo certificate; $100,000 min. deposit
Jumbo $100,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit tier; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$25,000 min. deposit
Fixed Rate Accounts; $25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Share Certificate; $1,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California; $1,000 min. deposit
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Payment Frequency: quarterly
Individual Retirement Account Rates
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Entire Balance
Balance: $500; Certificates with a balance of $50,000 or more receive a 10 basis point premium; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Published rate range: As high as 3.75%.
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
Pay monthly; Share Certificates may be added to in $100 increments up to an additional $5,000 during the term
1460 Days; Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
Share Certificate and IRA Rates
Jumbo certificate; $100,000 min. deposit
Jumbo: $100,000 min. deposit; Dividend Rate 2.810%
$50,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit tier
$25,000 min. deposit
Fixed Rate Accounts; $25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
IRA; Fixed Rate Accounts; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Balance: $50,000 +
Balance: $1,000- $49,999
Payment Frequency: quarterly
Individual Retirement Account Rates
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Entire Balance
Balance: $500; Certificates with a balance of $50,000 or more receive a 10 basis point premium; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Balance: $1,000 or more
Balance: $1,000 or more
IRA share certificate; not eligible for the military or youth 0.50% APY bump
Published rate range: As high as 3.75%.
$25,000.00-$99,999.99
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest
Fixed rate for term, Quarterly Paid Interest; also available as IRA Term Certificate
Pay monthly; Share Certificates may be added to in $100 increments up to an additional $5,000 during the term
1825 Days; Dividends Post Quarterly
Dividends Post Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; $100,000 min. deposit
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
Dividends Post Quarterly
$200 Minimum; Dividends post quarterly
$50,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
$50,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit
Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Share Certificate and IRA Rates
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Balance: $50,000 +; 60 month CD has option to bump rate one time without changing maturity
Balance: $1,000- $49,999; 60 month CD has option to bump rate one time without changing maturity
Payment Frequency: quarterly
Individual Retirement Account Rates
Minimum Balance To Obtain APY: $1,000; rates based on zip code
Balance: up to $100,000.00; Rates for ZIP code 60603
Compare local Thermopolis, WY CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
Wyoming 12-month CD rates rose 0.023 points over the past 7 days to 3.300% APY.
Wyoming 6-month CD rates rose 0.003 points over the past 7 days to 3.188% APY.
Where are Wyoming CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s Wyoming average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | WY Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.237% | $111.86 | $223.73 | $559.32 | $1,118.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.188% | $159.42 | $318.84 | $797.10 | $1,594.20 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.300% | $165.02 | $330.03 | $825.07 | $1,650.15 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.985% | $149.26 | $298.51 | $746.28 | $1,492.55 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.160% | $158.00 | $316.00 | $790.00 | $1,580.00 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.030% | $151.51 | $303.02 | $757.55 | $1,515.10 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.964% | $148.20 | $296.39 | $740.98 | $1,481.95 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.152% | $157.61 | $315.21 | $788.03 | $1,576.05 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Wyoming average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | WY Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.237% | $111.86 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.188% | $159.42 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.300% | $165.02 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.160% | $158.00 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.030% | $151.51 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.983% blended | $745.81/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Wyoming average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 374 CD rates from 11 banks and 18 credit unions with locations in Thermopolis, Wyoming, plus national online institutions available to Wyoming residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: Big Horn Federal Savings Bank offers a CD at 3.77% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Thermopolis, Wyoming
To find the best APYs in Thermopolis, Wyoming, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Thermopolis, Wyoming has 18 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
24.1% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; a low unemployment rate of 1.1% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s WY 12-month CD average of 3.300%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,710/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $122 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Thermopolis, Wyoming typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Thermopolis, Wyoming as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Thermopolis, Wyoming savers easier access to their funds. For example, Big Horn Federal Savings Bank is offering its 6 month CD at 3.12% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Big Horn Federal Savings Bank is offering its 5 year CD at 3.69% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Thermopolis, Wyoming saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Thermopolis, Wyoming CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Thermopolis, Wyoming depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Thermopolis, Wyoming rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s WY top rate of 3.77% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $377 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Thermopolis, Wyoming CD LadderWY CD rates currently range from 2.237% (3-month) to 3.030% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Thermopolis, Wyoming CD at 3.77% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsWyoming’s average 12-month CD is 3.300% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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