Weston County, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
6,835 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$559 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$614 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 24
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 2 9 41
May 3 1 50
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 3 44
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 0 6 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 3, WY State House District 2, WY
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Schools

Upton High School
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Upton Middle School
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Upton Elementary
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Newcastle High School
18 miles, E • 3.7 star

Colleges

Black Hills State University
57 miles, NE • 1.9 star
The Salon Professional Academy
69 miles, E • 1 star

Hospitals

Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
59 miles, NW • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
76 miles, E • 1.4 star