Rock Springs, WY

Living in Rock Springs

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 23
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 39
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Schools 40
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rock Springs, WY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rock Springs, WY

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Colleges

Colleges near Rock Springs, WY

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Utah State University
134 miles, W
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University of Utah
148 miles, W
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Westminster College
149 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rock Springs, WY

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Airports

Airports near Rock Springs, WY

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Yampa Valley Airport
130 miles, SE
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Ogden-Hinckley Airport
147 miles, W