Powder River, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$441,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$551 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$593 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Natrona County
3
Casper Metro Area
3
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Natrona County
6
Casper Metro Area
6
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 25
Feb 1 9 27
Mar 1 10 36
Apr 1 10 44
May 2 2 53
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 5 46
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 8 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 30, WY State House District 38, WY
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Schools

Poison Spider Elementary
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mountain View Elementary
33 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Oregon Trail Elementary
33 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Casper College
37 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Central Wyoming College
72 miles, W • 1.4 star
WyoTech
140 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Wyoming Medical Center
37 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sagewest Health Care
72 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
115 miles, NE • 1 star
Laramie Regional Airport
138 miles, S • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
143 miles, N • 1 star
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