Rock River, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
254 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$128,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,175 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
2
Laramie Urban Area
2
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
3
Laramie Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 25
Feb 1 8 27
Mar 1 12 33
Apr 2 11 41
May 2 3 50
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 5 45
Nov 1 10 33
Dec 1 9 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 10, WY State House District 14, WY
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Schools

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

WyoTech
35 miles, S • 2.3 star
University of Wyoming
36 miles, S • 2.8 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
73 miles, SE • 1 star
Laramie County Community College
76 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
36 miles, S • 3.2 star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
57 miles, E • 3.2 star
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
73 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
33 miles, S • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
108 miles, SW • 1 star
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