Basin, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,304 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,941 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Horn 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

Big Horn County
1
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 20
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 6 35
Apr 1 4 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 0 5 32
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 20, WY State House District 28, WY
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Schools

Riverside Middle/High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Laura Irwin Elementary
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Greybull Elementary
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
Greybull High School
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northwest College
44 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Little Big Horn College
89 miles, NE • 1 star
Central Wyoming College
95 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Washakie Medical Center
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
North Big Horn Hospital District
35 miles, N • 4.1 star
Powell Valley Hospital
44 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
49 miles, NW • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
102 miles, N • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
124 miles, SE • 1 star
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