James Town, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
447 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$109,808 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$769 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 19
Feb 0 6 22
Mar 1 5 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 1 1 50
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Inland Flood 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 72%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 14, WY State House District 18, WY
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Schools

Washington Elementary
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Monroe Intermediate School
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
Lincoln Middle School
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
90 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
116 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
78 miles, S • 1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
131 miles, W • 1 star
Salt Lake City International Airport
138 miles, W • 4.1 star
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