Platte County, WY

Living in Platte County

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 45
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 58
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Schools 57
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Residents

8.6k Population -73 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$188k Median Home Value +$61k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$616 Median Monthly Rent +$194 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas48%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Platte County

United States45
Wyoming31

Property Crime in Platte County

United States48
Wyoming41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 0 5
Feb 30 0 7
Mar 37 1 8
Apr 45 2 7
May 55 3 2
Jun 64 2 0
Jul 71 2 0
Aug 69 1 0
Sep 59 1 1
Oct 47 1 3
Nov 36 1 6
Dec 27 0 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte County

Inland Flooding34
Tornado27
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Platte County, WY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Platte County, WY

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Colleges

Colleges near Platte County, WY

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University of Wyoming
65 miles, SW
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Chadron State College
110 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Platte County, WY

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Community Hospital
39 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Platte County, WY

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