Alpine Northeast, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
343 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
30.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$154,181 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$581,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,259 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
2
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

Lincoln County
1
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (81%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 16
Feb 1 9 19
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 1 5 39
May 2 2 48
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 0 52
Oct 1 3 41
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 12 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Etna Elementary
12 miles, SW · 4.6star
Red Top Meadows
14 miles, NE
Thayne Elementary
19 miles, S · 2.8star

Colleges

College of Eastern Idaho
53 miles, NW · 1.4star
Stevens-Henager College
56 miles, NW · 1star
Brigham Young University-Idaho
58 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

St Johns Medical Center
24 miles, NE · 4.1star
Star Valley Medical Center
33 miles, S · 4.1star

Airports

Jackson Hole Airport
32 miles, NE · 1.4star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
58 miles, NW · 1star
Pocatello Regional Airport
83 miles, W · 1star
Yellowstone Airport
103 miles, N · 1star