Big Piney, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
445 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$756 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sublette County
1
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

Sublette County
3
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 14
Feb 1 9 17
Mar 1 7 28
Apr 1 6 38
May 2 2 47
Jun 1 0 55
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 1 52
Oct 1 3 40
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 9 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 12% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (12%) (84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 9%

Schools

Big Piney High School
<1 miles, SW 3.7 star
Big Piney Elementary
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Big Piney Middle School
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
La Barge Elementary
20 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
80 miles, S 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
92 miles, E 1.4 star
Utah State University
103 miles, W 1.9 star
Bridgerland Technical College
104 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Star Valley Medical Center
43 miles, NW 4.1 star
St Johns Medical Center
72 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Jackson Hole Airport
80 miles, N 1.4 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
119 miles, NW 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
128 miles, NW 1 star