Lander, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,601 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$321,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
2
Riverton Urban Area
2
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
5
Riverton Urban Area
5
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 18
Feb 0 8 21
Mar 1 8 32
Apr 1 7 41
May 2 3 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 5 43
Nov 0 7 29
Dec 0 9 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Schools

Lander Valley High School
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Baldwin Creek Elementary
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Pathfinder High School
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Gannett Peak Elementary
1 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Central Wyoming College
22 miles, E 1.4 star
Western Wyoming Community College
89 miles, SW 1.4 star
Casper College
123 miles, E 1.9 star
Northwest College
133 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Sagewest Health Care
22 miles, E 3.2 star
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
63 miles, NE 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
90 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
87 miles, SW 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
113 miles, NW 1.4 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
117 miles, N 1 star