Farson, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
185 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
25.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,207 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
4 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$865 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sweetwater County
4
Rock Springs Urban Area
4
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sweetwater County
3
Rock Springs Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 9 15
Feb 0 8 17
Mar 1 5 28
Apr 1 4 39
May 1 1 47
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 0 52
Oct 1 2 41
Nov 1 5 27
Dec 1 9 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Farson-Eden Elementary
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Farson-Eden Middle School
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Farson-Eden High School
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
40 miles, S • 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
79 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Utah State University
126 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
41 miles, S • 4.1 star
Sagewest Health Care
79 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
118 miles, SW • 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
120 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
149 miles, W • 1 star
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