Carbon County, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,549 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,721 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$793 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 21
Feb 1 7 24
Mar 1 8 32
Apr 1 7 39
May 1 2 49
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 4 43
Nov 1 8 30
Dec 1 7 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 11, WY State House District 15, WY
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Schools

Cooperative High
17 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Rawlins Middle School
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Rawlins Elementary
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Rawlins High School
17 miles, NW • 2.8 star

Colleges

WyoTech
73 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Wyoming
75 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Casper College
84 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
116 miles, SE • 1 star

Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
76 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Wyoming Medical Center
85 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
86 miles, SW • 1 star
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star