Guernsey, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
815 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$720 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Platte County
2
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

Platte County
2
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 27
Feb 0 7 29
Mar 1 8 36
Apr 2 6 44
May 3 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 0 6 35
Dec 0 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 6, WY State House District 4, WY
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Schools

Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Guernsey-Sunrise High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Wheatland High School
18 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Eastern Wyoming College
31 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Western Nebraska Community College
62 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
78 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Platte County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Community Hospital
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
82 miles, SW • 1 star
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