Ranchettes, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
6,389 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$124,426 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$560,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$696 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Laramie County
3
Cheyenne 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

Laramie County
5
Cheyenne Metro Area
5
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 27
Feb 0 6 28
Mar 1 10 35
Apr 2 8 42
May 2 1 52
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 1 57
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 7 34
Dec 0 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 4, WY State House District 8, WY
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Meadow Lark Elementary
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Prairie Wind Elementary
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Anderson Elementary
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Browse all schools near Cheyenne Metro Area

Colleges

Cheeks Beauty Academy
6 miles, SW • 1 star
Laramie County Community College
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Wyoming
42 miles, NW • 2.8 star
WyoTech
44 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near Cheyenne Metro Area

Hospitals

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 5 star
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
41 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Poudre Valley Hospital
47 miles, SW • 5 star
Browse all hospitals near Cheyenne Metro Area

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
47 miles, NW • 1 star
Denver International Airport
94 miles, S • 5 star
Browse all airports near Cheyenne Metro Area