Saratoga, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
1,864 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$267,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$688 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
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

Carbon County
4
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 21
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 1 8 32
Apr 1 8 39
May 2 2 47
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 4 43
Nov 1 8 29
Dec 1 8 21

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 74%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Saratoga Elementary
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Saratoga Middle/High School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Encampment K-12 School
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
Elk Mountain Elementary
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

WyoTech
63 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Wyoming
65 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Casper College
99 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
106 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
66 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
68 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital, The
76 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
60 miles, SE • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
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