Afton, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,982 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$311,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$638 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
2
Wyoming
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
1
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 16
Feb 1 9 19
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 1 5 39
May 2 2 48
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 0 52
Oct 1 3 41
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 12 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 14%

Schools

Swift Creek High School
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Afton Elementary
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Star Valley High School
1 miles, N 4.1 star
Star Valley Middle School
2 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

College of Eastern Idaho
75 miles, N 1.4 star
Idaho State University
77 miles, NW 1.9 star
Stevens-Henager College
77 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Star Valley Medical Center
<1 miles, S 4.1 star
St Johns Medical Center
53 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Jackson Hole Airport
62 miles, NE 1.4 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
79 miles, NW 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
85 miles, NW 1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
120 miles, SW 1 star