State Senate District 12, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
16,530 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,988 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$224,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$454 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$745 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 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 42
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 5 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State House District 48, WY
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Schools

Desert View Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Black Butte High School
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Stagecoach Elementary
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Rock Springs Junior High
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
98 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Central Wyoming College
106 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ashley Regional Medical Center
81 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
82 miles, SW • 1 star
Yampa Valley Airport
131 miles, SE • 1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
147 miles, W • 1 star
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