Medicine Bow, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
257 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,538 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$309 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,091 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
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

Carbon County
4
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 23
Feb 1 8 25
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 1 8 41
May 2 2 50
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 4 44
Nov 1 8 32
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 11, WY State House District 47, WY
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Schools

Medicine Bow Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Rock River Elementary
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Rock River High School
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Rock River Junior High School
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

WyoTech
51 miles, S • 2.3 star
University of Wyoming
52 miles, S • 2.8 star
Casper College
65 miles, N • 1.9 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
89 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
52 miles, S • 3.2 star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
65 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
49 miles, S • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
111 miles, SW • 1 star
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