Rock Springs, WY
Living in Rock Springs
Bikeability
29
Walkability
23
Commute
92
Public Transit
39
Affordability
63
Public Safety
58
Airports
8
Hospitals
85
Colleges
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
23k
Population
+1.3k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$77k
Median Household Income
+$7.4k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$212k
Median Home Value
+$41k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$783
Median Monthly Rent
+$82 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Springs
United States45
Wyoming31
Sweetwater County37
Property Crime in Rock Springs
United States48
Wyoming41
Sweetwater County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 20 | 0 | 5 |
Feb | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Mar | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Apr | 42 | 1 | 3 |
May | 51 | 1 | 1 |
Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Jul | 68 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
Oct | 45 | 1 | 2 |
Nov | 31 | 0 | 4 |
Dec | 21 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Springs
Inland Flooding11
Tornado4
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Springs, WY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Springs, WY
Holy Spirit Catholic School
1 miles, S
Green River Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Uintah Basin Christian Academy
82 miles, S
Cornerstone Christian School
88 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Springs, WY
Utah State University
134 miles, W
Stevens-Henager College
135 miles, W
University of Utah
148 miles, W
Westminster College
149 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Springs, WY
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
1 miles, SW
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
1 miles, NW
South Lincoln Medical Center-Cah
69 miles, W
Ashley Regional Medical Center
80 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rock Springs, WY
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
8 miles, E
Vernal Regional Airport
81 miles, S
Yampa Valley Airport
130 miles, SE
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
147 miles, W