Green River, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,679 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,399 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$255,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$769 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.5% 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 6 20
Feb 0 6 23
Mar 1 5 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 5 31
Dec 0 6 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 13, WY State House District 60, WY
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Schools

Monroe Intermediate School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Lincoln Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Truman Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
88 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
118 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Ashley Regional Medical Center
73 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
74 miles, SW • 1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
134 miles, W • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
137 miles, SE • 1 star
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