Washakie County, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,708 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,648 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$622 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.8% 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 6 20
Feb 0 6 25
Mar 1 7 35
Apr 1 5 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 1 57
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 0 6 31
Dec 0 8 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 20, WY State House District 27, WY
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Schools

Ten Sleep K-12
16 miles, E • 3.7 star
Worland Middle School
16 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Worland High School
16 miles, NW • 3.7 star
South Side Elementary
17 miles, NW • 4.6 star

Colleges

Central Wyoming College
70 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwest College
81 miles, N • 1.4 star
Casper College
99 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Washakie Medical Center
17 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
80 miles, NW • 1 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
140 miles, N • 1.4 star