Goshen County, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
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
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
12,587 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,882 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$624 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 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 4 27
Feb 0 6 29
Mar 1 7 37
Apr 2 6 45
May 3 1 55
Jun 2 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 60
Oct 1 3 47
Nov 0 6 35
Dec 0 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 3, WY State House District 5, WY
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Schools

Lingle-Ft Laramie Middle School
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lingle-Ft Laramie Elementary
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Lingle-Ft Laramie High School
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Torrington Middle School
8 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Eastern Wyoming College
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Western Nebraska Community College
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
70 miles, SW • 1 star

Hospitals

Community Hospital
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, W • 3.2 star
Regional West Medical Center
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
87 miles, W • 1 star