Laramie Urban Area, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
37,713 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,881 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$322,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$834 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.8% 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 7 24
Feb 0 8 26
Mar 1 11 33
Apr 1 10 39
May 2 3 49
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 5 43
Nov 1 10 32
Dec 1 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 16%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 10, WY State House District 14, WY
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Schools

Rock River Elementary
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Rock River High School
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Rock River Junior High School
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Wyoming
26 miles, S • 2.8 star
WyoTech
26 miles, S • 2.3 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
60 miles, SE • 1 star
Laramie County Community College
62 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
47 miles, E • 3.2 star
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
59 miles, SE • 5 star
Memorial Hospital of Converse County
78 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
24 miles, S • 1 star
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