Shell, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
34 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,191 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$381,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$712 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Horn County
2
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

Big Horn County
1
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 19
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 6 34
Apr 1 4 43
May 2 1 52
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 3 44
Nov 0 4 31
Dec 0 6 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 19, WY State House District 26, WY
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Schools

Greybull Elementary
14 miles, W • 3.7 star
Greybull High School
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Greybull Middle School
14 miles, W • 2.3 star
Riverside Middle/High School
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Northwest College
50 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Little Big Horn College
76 miles, NE • 1 star
Chief Dull Knife College
93 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

North Big Horn Hospital District
36 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Washakie Medical Center
37 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
44 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
61 miles, W • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
112 miles, SE • 1 star
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