Encampment, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
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
491 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$845 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
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

Carbon County
4
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 22
Feb 1 9 24
Mar 1 10 32
Apr 1 9 39
May 2 3 48
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 4 43
Nov 1 10 30
Dec 1 9 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 11, WY State House District 47, WY
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Schools

Encampment K-12 School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Saratoga Middle/High School
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
Saratoga Elementary
17 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

WyoTech
61 miles, E • 2.3 star
University of Wyoming
64 miles, E • 2.8 star
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
100 miles, SE • 2.8 star
IBMC College
101 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
52 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital, The
63 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
65 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yampa Valley Airport
55 miles, SW • 1 star
Laramie Regional Airport
59 miles, E • 1 star
Eagle County Regional Airport
108 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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