Rock Springs Urban Area, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
41,786 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,464 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$242,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 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 5 19
Feb 0 6 23
Mar 1 4 33
Apr 1 3 41
May 1 1 50
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 5 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Rock Springs High School
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
Eastside Elementary
18 miles, W • 1.9 star
Desert View Elementary
18 miles, W • 2.8 star
Walnut Elementary
19 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
97 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
110 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
19 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
90 miles, SW • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
119 miles, SE • 1 star
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