Purple Sage, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,527 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$9,999 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.2% 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 21
Feb 0 6 24
Mar 1 5 34
Apr 1 4 42
May 1 1 52
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 0 5 32
Dec 0 6 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 19%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Westridge Elementary
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Sage Elementary
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Pilot Butte Elementary
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Rock Springs Junior High
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
5 miles, E • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
93 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
112 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ashley Regional Medical Center
76 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
77 miles, SW • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
132 miles, SE • 1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
142 miles, W • 1 star
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