Washam, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
183 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,592 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$423,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$773 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$848 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sweetwater County
4
Rock Springs Urban Area
4
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sweetwater County
3
Rock Springs Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 21
Feb 1 8 24
Mar 1 6 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 14, WY State House District 18, WY
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Schools

Manila School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Manila High
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
McKinnon Elementary
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
47 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Uintah Basin Technical College
51 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ashley Regional Medical Center
39 miles, S • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
47 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Uintah Basin Medical Center
51 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
40 miles, S • 1 star
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
52 miles, NE • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
119 miles, W • 1 star
Salt Lake City International Airport
120 miles, W • 4.1 star
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