Riverton Urban Area, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
39,472 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,646 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 19
Feb 0 8 23
Mar 0 8 33
Apr 1 6 42
May 2 2 52
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 4 44
Nov 0 7 30
Dec 0 8 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 25, WY State House District 33, WY
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Schools

Wyoming Indian Middle School
8 miles, W • 1 star
Arapahoe Elementary
9 miles, S • 1 star
Wyoming Indian High School
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
Arapahoe Charter High School
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Central Wyoming College
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Western Wyoming Community College
106 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Casper College
116 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northwest College
118 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sagewest Health Care
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
46 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Washakie Medical Center
74 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
103 miles, N • 1 star
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
104 miles, SW • 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
114 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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